NVI Correspondent,
Srinagar, Dec 16 (NVI) Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference chairman Sajjad Lone today launched a scathing attack on National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah, accusing him of “surrendering” to the BJP and abandoning the fight for statehood restoration in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lone claimed that Omar Abdullah, who previously positioned himself as a strong critic of the BJP, is now “pleading before them,” signaling a shift in his political stance. He suggested that this undermines the anti-BJP sentiment that Abdullah once represented.
Taking a jibe at Abdullah’s approach to statehood restoration, Lone remarked, “Had Omar Abdullah been serious about statehood, he would have called for a joint meeting of all parties, including the BJP.” This, he said, would have demonstrated a collective commitment to the cause and put pressure on New Delhi to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood.
The remarks come amid growing political tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, as opposition parties continue to demand the restoration of statehood, which was revoked in August 2019. Abdullah, however, has not responded to Lone’s accusations so far.
Lone’s comments highlight divisions among the political leadership in the region, as parties grapple with strategies to address the lingering challenges post the abrogation of Article 370.
Observers believe the statement is likely to escalate tensions between the NC and Lone’s People’s Conference, both key players in Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape. (News Vibes of India)
