Ghulam Nabi Azad Taunts NC, PDP: ‘These Who Name Us B Crew Had been Half Of BJP Govts’

ANANTNAG, Mar 5: Democratic Progressive Azad Social gathering (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday mentioned those that accuse him of being in cahoots with the BJP haven’t any proper to say as they’ve themselves been in alliance with the saffron social gathering previously.
Azad’s remarks got here amidst accusations by regional events in Jammu and Kashmir that his social gathering was the ‘B’ group of the BJP.
“Those that say that (I’m B group), they each are A group. They’ve been in authorities and have become CM. I’ve not been a minister or MP or MLA of that group,” he mentioned.
“So, what proper have they got to name us as a B group once they themselves have been part of BJP governments?” Azad instructed reporters right here when requested concerning the accusations.
In an obvious reference to the Nationwide Convention (NC) and Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP), Azad mentioned such events ought to do some soul-searching earlier than accusing anybody else.
“They need to additionally examine Parliament’s information to see who spoke towards the BJP there,” he added.
To a query whether or not the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) had failed, the previous J-Okay chief minister mentioned they’re doing their work and he’s doing his.
“Whether or not it has failed or is profitable, it’s for the individuals to resolve,” he mentioned.
About his remarks on China throughout his speech on the public assembly earlier, Azad mentioned India is going through menace on the border from each China and Pakistan.
“Sure, there’s a hazard to the entire nation. This isn’t one thing new,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, when requested that Union Residence Minister Amit Shah makes no reference to China however says India will take Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Azad mentioned, “Whether or not he says one thing or not, it’s a hazard to us. It isn’t essential to say every little thing as everybody is aware of”.
The DPAP chief mentioned revoking Article 370 was a ‘mistake’ by the central authorities.
“I spoke in favour of Article 370 in Parliament. These events remained silent there as properly. They solely rake it up for votes,” he added. (Companies)