BJP corners Omar Abdullah for demanding compensation for stone-pelters

February 03, 2018 18:17

Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Ram Madhav on Saturday cornered Jammu and Kashmir National Conference working president Omar Abdullah for demanding compensation for the stone-pelters in the valley.

"National Conference's stand in the present circumstances has not been helpful to maintain peace and normalcy in the state. It is bordering on irresponsibility. They should understand that it is much beyond mere politics and involves larger national security interests. Actions of the government there must be supported by one and all," Madhav said.

Abdulllah had put forth the demand while speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly.

Madhav further rebuffed talks about government spending crores on Hurriyat leaders' security, "Security provided to Hurriyat leaders is minimal and as per the requirements."

Madhav's comments on the prevailing political situation in Jammu and Kashmir came days former chief minister Omar Abdullah cautioned incumbent Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) possibly using the judicial route to revoke special status for the state.

"You accuse us of making issues of non-issues. But I tell you issues are not created by us (opposition). Issues (controversial) are being created by the government. I am informing you about a coming issue and it is about the Article 370 and Article 35 (A). The BJP will use the judiciary to do away with the special status of J&K," Omar Abdullah said in the state assembly earlier this week.

-- ANI

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