Omar Abdullah claims MLA was offered ₹20-30 crore, ministerial berth, J&K statehood to switch sides; BJP reacts

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the BJP of attempting to poach his MLAs with offers of money and ministerial positions. The BJP has denied these allegations, demanding evidence and threatening legal action against the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
This political standoff highlights the intense power struggle and accusations of corruption within the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly.
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that one of the National Conference's MLAs was approached by a BJP official, who offered ₹20-30 crore and a ministerial berth to switch sides and join the party.Abdullah said the MLA rejected the offer and informed him about the move."A BJP official, a Supreme Court lawyer, told one of my Jammu MLAs in a closed room, 'We will give ₹20 to 30 crore, one ministry, and statehood. You walk with us.' Do they think that the faith of these people is so cheap?" Abdullah asserted while addressing the gathering.Also Read | ‘Want to light a fire here?’: Omar attacks Centre on delay in restoring Jammu and Kashmir statehoodHe further accused the BJP of attempting to come to power through "the back door"."BJP people, don't consider us so weak. There will be no entry for you from the back door.
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