Correct Answer:
A. Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah, a prominent Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for making controversial statements regarding the region's governance.
- The correct option, Farooq Abdullah, indeed made a statement suggesting that Kashmir was running better under China than India, sparking significant debate. This reflects his critical stance on India's handling of Kashmir.
- Option B, "Mehbooba Mufti," another former Chief Minister, has also been critical but is not associated with this specific quote.
- Option C, "Narendra Modi," is the current Prime Minister of India and would not make such a statement.
- Option D, "Burhan Wani," was a militant commander and not a political figure making such policy comparisons.
Abdullah's statement underscored his perspective on regional autonomy and governance.