Kashmir situation contrary to Centre’s claims: Yechury

CPI(M) leader to submit affidavit in Supreme Court on his trip

Sitaram Yechury

The ground situation in Kashmir is “completely contrary” to what the Narendra Modi government has been saying, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said after returning from Srinagar where he met his ailing party colleague Yusuf Tarigami.

Mr. Yechury refused to give any further details since the Supreme Court had laid down the condition that he should not indulge in politics during his trip. He would be submitting an affidavit in the court as directed by it.

Mr. Yechury, who filed a

habeas corpus petition

in the court requesting that Mr. Tarigami be produced, was granted permission to visit him.

Mr. Yechury said the moment he landed in Srinagar, the officials told him that he would have to return by a 5.30 p.m. flight but he insisted on staying overnight.

Even during his meeting with Mr. Tarigami, security officials were present

.