Let Opposition MPs be guided by their conscience on backing NDA in Parliament: Omar Abdullah
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that his party will not support the NDA in Parliament, urging other opposition MPs to follow their conscience. Meanwhile, local BJP leadership criticized regional parties for past instability in the region, contrasting it with the current administration's control.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the ongoing political friction between regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir and the central government regarding legislative alliances and regional autonomy.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) that Opposition MPs from the DMK and Shiv Sena should be guided by their conscience on whether they back or deny support to the NDA over its pending Bills in Parliament but “our party will not back them”.
The article provides a balanced view by quoting both the Chief Minister and the local BJP leader.
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