BJP vs Omar Abdullah: ‘Proof’ demanded for ‘ ₹20-30 crore’ MLA poaching claim
The BJP has demanded that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah provide evidence for his claims that the party attempted to poach National Conference MLAs with bribes and promises of statehood. Abdullah maintains that his party members remain loyal and accused the BJP of trying to seize power through back-door tactics.
Why it matters
These allegations reflect ongoing political instability and intense power struggles in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday demanded that Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah either substantiate his allegations that the party was trying to buy National Conference (NC) MLAs or apologise. The claims were "highly irresponsible and baseless," the BJP said.The BJP's response came after Abdullah accused the party of trying to bring down the NC-led government in Jammu and Kashmir by offering cash, ministerial posts and a promise of statehood to his party's legislators.Also Read | ‘Want to light a fire here?’: Omar attacks Centre on delay in restoring Jammu and Kashmir statehoodOmar Abdullah's allegationsAddressing a workers' convention at Hazratbal in Srinagar on Saturday, Abdullah alleged that an NC MLA from the Jammu region told him ₹20 crore and ₹30 crore">he had been offered between ₹20 crore and ₹30 crore, a ministerial berth and restoration of statehood in exchange for switching sides."Where your (BJP) greed for money…
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