“Those Who Sat Silently in BJP’s Lap Now Questioning a Photo,”: CM Omar Abdullah hits BacK at PDP
Srinagar, April 9 (JKNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised the PDP, accusing it of political double standards and blaming it for the deteriorating situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He also defended a widely shared photograph of himself with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju taken at the Tulip Garden.
While speaking to the media, as reported by JKNS, Omar stated, “Those who had no problem forming alliances with the BJP, made light-hearted remarks about milk and toffees, and passively watched Jammu and Kashmir suffer, are now raising questions over a simple, informal photo of mine.”
He clarified that the picture in question was taken during an unplanned encounter. “I had taken my father to see the Tulip Garden. The union minister was already there and requested a photo. Should I have created a scene? I simply obliged,” he said.
Targeting PDP leadership, Omar said it was ironic that those who facilitated BJP’s entry into the region’s politics were now questioning his integrity. “They’ve never even expressed regret for the 2016 bloodshed,” he said.
Referring to his absence from the Assembly during key discussions, he noted that “unusual developments” had taken place and reaffirmed the role of elected lawmakers in voicing public issues inside the House.
On the Waqf Amendment Bill, he stated that the National Conference would announce its future stance through the party spokesperson or senior leadership. (JKNS)
