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Omar Abdullah Accuses BJP of Blackmail Politics Over J and K Statehood Delay
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
He links the statehood fight to cabinet delays
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of obstructing governance in the Union Territory, saying the party is using the statehood issue to pressure the elected government. Abdullah also claimed delays around cabinet expansion reflect political tactics rather than administrative reasons, escalating tensions over J&K statehood restoration.
- Omar Abdullah alleges BJP is blocking governance in J and K
- He claims statehood is being used as political leverage
- Cabinet expansion delays are cited as evidence of pressure tactics
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