Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and leader of the PDP, recently commented on remarks made by Bushra Bano. Bano’s three simple words—‘peace be upon you,’ ‘God willing,’ and ‘God be praised’—were said to have rattled a large, influential party. Mufti found the observation amusing, highlighting how modest language can affect political discourse.
The statement underscores the sensitivity of political actors to even brief gestures of goodwill. It also reflects ongoing conversations about how soft power and respectful rhetoric can shape political relationships in the region.
