BJP issues ₹100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over ‘MLA poaching’ charges
The BJP has issued a ₹100 crore defamation notice to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This follows Abdullah's allegations that the BJP attempted to bribe his party's legislators to topple his government.
Why it matters
This legal escalation highlights the intense political friction and accusations of horse-trading within the Jammu and Kashmir political landscape.
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (July 13, 2026) served a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his claim that the national party had attempted to bribe National Conference legislators with cash and ministerial berths in a bid to topple his government.
Calling the allegations “false, baseless and defamatory”, the BJP has demanded a written retraction and an unconditional public apology within seven days, and warned of civil and criminal proceedings if the demands are not met.
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