Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday dismissed allegations made by the BJP that he sought an alliance with the celebration on the Centre in 2024 for the restoration of statehood. Abdullah made his denial public on Sunday, straight addressing feedback from opposition chief Sunil Sharma.

Abdullah responded to the BJP’s claims by posting on X: “I swear on the Holy Quran that I did not search an alliance with the BJP in 2024 for Statehood or for some other purpose. In contrast to Sunil Sharma, I do not inform lies for a dwelling.”

The remarks got here after Chief of the opposition within the Legislative Meeting, Sunil Sharma, alleged that Abdullah had approached the BJP in Delhi, expressing willingness to ally for the restoration of statehood.

Sharma claimed that in 2024, Abdullah once more went to Delhi and provided to type a authorities with the BJP if statehood was restored, however his provide was rejected. Sharma challenged Abdullah to swear on the Quran that he didn’t go to Delhi for presidency formation, saying, “He will not do it … However we’re able to say on oath wherever you need.”

Sharma has additionally beforehand said that Abdullah made comparable overtures in 2014 after the meeting elections resulted in a hung verdict.

Abdullah has lately elevated his criticism of the ruling celebration on the Centre, stating that solely his Nationwide Convention was combating the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.

At a rally in Budgam, Sharma challenged Abdullah to publicly affirm there have been no undisclosed agreements with Delhi.

Sharma concluded by referencing earlier makes an attempt at partnership, saying the BJP management refused such “opportunistic overtures.”

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