Omar Abdullah's Firm Stance on J&K Statehood: No Compromise with BJP
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared he would rather resign than form an alliance with the BJP to expedite statehood for the region. At an event in Anantnag, he emphasized his unwillingness to compromise politically for statehood, recalling the 2015 PDP-BJP alliance. Abdullah pledges to pursue J&K's statehood democratically.
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In a resolute declaration at Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah affirmed his willingness to step down rather than ally with the BJP to speed up the region's statehood process.
Abdullah cited the 2015 PDP-BJP alliance, stating that political compromises with BJP are unacceptable. He stressed that statehood must be achieved peacefully and democratically, without sacrificing the welfare of the youth or the integrity of the region.
As Abdullah remains committed to the cause, he highlighted the discontent in Ladakh post-2019 decisions, suggesting that political alliances can have long-term ramifications, sometimes leading to public dissent as witnessed in Ladakh.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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