Omar Abdullah Criticizes JK Administration for Obstructing Meeting Polls

SRINAGAR: Nationwide Convention vp Omar Abdullah criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday, accusing them of obstructing the meeting polls within the union territory. He alleged that the present authorities desires to proceed ruling with out accountability.

“We needed meeting elections to occur concurrently with Lok Sabha elections. However, it didn’t occur. The present Jammu and Kashmir authorities sabotaged it as a result of they don’t wish to give energy again to the individuals. They’re ruling as in the event that they’re kings,” Abdullah acknowledged whereas beginning the celebration’s election marketing campaign for Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency.

Addressing celebration employees earlier in Damhal Hanjipora, he talked about bureaucrats creating obstacles for holding meeting elections. “Our officers claimed there weren’t sufficient safety preparations, but when the state of affairs is regular, as they are saying, then elections ought to have been held,” he added.

Regardless of these challenges, Abdullah acknowledged that the Election Fee should conduct the meeting polls by September 30, as mandated by the Supreme Court docket following petitions associated to the revocation of Article 370.

Concerning issues about Digital Voting Machines (EVMs), Abdullah emphasised the necessity for vigilance towards tampering. Responding to queries concerning the Citizenship Modification Act (CAA), he criticized BJP’s method, stating that it discriminates towards minorities.

Concerning the standing of the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), Abdullah affirmed its continuity. He additionally addressed hypothesis about Mian Altaf Ahmad’s candidacy, stating that candidate bulletins would are available due time.

He criticised BJP’s method to delimitation, likening it to divide and rule techniques. Concerning electoral funding, Abdullah highlighted disparities in funds obtained by completely different events, stressing the significance of individuals’s assist over monetary sources.