'What will be the right time?' Omar Abdullah slams BJP over J&K statehood
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticized the BJP for failing to restore statehood to the region despite previous promises. He accused the party of using political maneuvering to gain power in states where they lack a majority.
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The status of Jammu and Kashmir remains a critical issue in Indian federalism and regional stability.
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused BJP of making repeated promises on restoring the Union Territory's statehood without fulfilling them. Addressing a National Conference rally ahead of the party's 'Delhi Chalo' protest over the statehood demand, Abdullah also alleged that the BJP gains power in states where it fails to secure a majority by exploiting divisions within ruling parties."PM Modi has always promised that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be given at the appropriate time. What will be the right time? First, you did delimitation. They want to get more seats through that. You (BJP) have broken so many parties. See Maharashtra, see West Bengal, see Punjab! BJP is a backdoor party. Where they can't get power through the front door, they try to get through the back door," Abdullah said, as cited by PTI.
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