National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has condemned attacks on Kashmiris, particularly shawl sellers, in various parts of India, likening the perpetrators to Hitler and warning that such extremism will not last. Videos of assaults and harassment have emerged from states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, prompting condemnation from political parties and civil society. Abdullah expressed hope for peace and friendship with neighboring countries in the new year, while also commenting on India's relationship with Bangladesh.