Omar Abdullah Questions BJP on Rising Militancy in Jammu Since 2014
- Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of failing to control the rise in militancy in Jammu since 2014.
- He highlighted the BJP's contradictory stance on blaming local families and Pakistan for the militancy.
- The ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are the first since the abrogation of Article 370, reflecting a significant political shift.
Omar Abdullah, the Vice President of the National Conference, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the rise in militancy in Jammu since 2014. He pointed out that the number of terror incidents has sharply increased over the last three years, questioning the BJP-led government's accountability for this situation. Abdullah emphasized that the BJP should acknowledge its failure and apologize to the people of Jammu. He also challenged the BJP's narrative that blames three prominent families for militancy while simultaneously holding Pakistan responsible in broader discussions. This contradiction raises questions about the BJP's approach to addressing the issue of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The region is currently undergoing assembly elections, marking the first polls since the abrogation of Article 370, which has significantly altered the political landscape. The National Conference and Congress have formed a pre-poll alliance, indicating a competitive political environment as various parties and independents vie for power in the 90-member assembly.