Omar Abdullah ‘flees’ Jantar Mantar in auto, says CJP supporters followed him
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah explained that his recent autorickshaw ride in Delhi was a spontaneous move to avoid potential conflict with supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party. He also clarified his political stance, emphasizing that statehood restoration is his current priority over the immediate return of Article 370.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions regarding the status of Jammu & Kashmir and the strategic shifts in the region's leadership.
SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Tuesday said his now-viral autorickshaw ride after Monday’s protest in New Delhi for restoration of statehood was a sudden decision prompted by concerns after supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) started following him.Videos of Omar sitting inside a green-and-yellow autorickshaw, carrying protest placards after the demonstration, have spread all across social media. “It was completely spontaneous,” he said, talking to reporters after a presser.“I started walking back after the protest when some of my party workers joined me. Then the Cockroach Party people also began following us,” Omar said. “I noticed the Delhi Police was getting very jumpy, with more police vehicles arriving. I thought these Cockroach Party supporters might end up being tear-gassed as people would assume I was leading them towards Rajpath and Parliament. I didn’t want that on my head,” he said.
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