Some Kashmir-centric politicians encouraging youth to die in Kashmir: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh Sunday claimed that some "Kashmir-centric politicians" and their parties are doing disservice to the youth of the valley by encouraging them to die in militancy.

He praised lance naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, a Kashmiri militant-turned-soldier who was awarded the Ashok Chakra, and said the youth should make him a role model.

Without identifying anyone, Singh said, "I have no hesitation to say that some Kashmir-centric politicians, the separatist stand already identified, who are wearing the robes of mainstream and their parties are doing injustice to the youth of the valley."