Omar Abdullah Criticizes BJP's Political Tactics in Jammu and Kashmir

In a recent public address, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the BJP for its alleged attempts to create divisions among political parties and for failing to restore the region's full statehood. His remarks followed the BJP's dismissal of his earlier accusations regarding a conspiracy to topple the National Conference government. Abdullah highlighted the BJP's historical pattern of undermining political opponents across various states, questioning the credibility of their claims. He concluded by asserting that the BJP seeks power through backdoor strategies rather than legitimate electoral victories. Read on for a detailed account of his statements and the political implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 12, 2026, 18:20 IST

Omar Abdullah's Strong Remarks Against BJP

On Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a public meeting in Jammu. He accused the BJP of sowing discord among political parties across the nation, attempting to seize power through underhanded means, and failing to fulfill its promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmir's full statehood.

This statement from the Chief Minister came a day after the BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit dismissed his previous allegations. Earlier, Abdullah had accused the BJP of conspiring to topple the National Conference (NC) government. In response, the BJP demanded that he disclose the names of those leaders allegedly involved in attempts to bribe NC legislators or face legal repercussions for his claims.

During his address, Abdullah firmly rejected the BJP's assertion that they were not plotting against the National Conference. He claimed that undermining and fracturing political parties has been a longstanding tactic of the BJP. He questioned who would believe the BJP's statements when they are consistently engaged in conspiracies.

The NC leader cited examples from various states to challenge the BJP's political strategies. He referenced the parties of Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra, Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, and the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, stating that the BJP has persistently worked to weaken its political adversaries in these regions. He also noted that the BJP openly acknowledges its 'Operation Lotus' initiative.

In conclusion, Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of attempting to gain power not through legitimate electoral victories but through political maneuvering and backdoor tactics.