Criticising PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir over the issue of NIT Srinagar, All India Congress Committee general secretary and incharge J&K party affairs, Ambika Soni has said that educational institutions should not be used for any kind of political motives.

Speaking to media persons at sidelines of a party function in Jammu yesterday, Ms. Soni said, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti should have come forward to explain to the people and parents of the NIT students regarding the situation and steps taken by the Government to restore confidence among the students.