Omar Abdullah calls statehood delay punishment after BJP targets political linkage claim

He says the delay is payment for backing National Conference

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at BJP leader Sunil Sharma’s comments on statehood restoration. Sharma argued the process should not be tied to any political leader or family, while also questioning the current government’s performance. Abdullah, meanwhile, accused the central government of using the delay as “punishment,” adding fresh heat to the political dispute.