Political Sparring Over Jammu and Kashmir Polls Heats Up

Union Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress for allying with the National Conference ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. NC’s MP, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, retaliated by accusing the BJP of surviving on lies and misinformation. The debate also touched issues like reservation policies and name changes of significant spots.

Union Minister Amit Shah has fiercely criticized the Congress for aligning with the National Conference (NC) in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Shah accused the Congress of jeopardizing the nation's unity and security for power. In response, NC's MP, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, countered the BJP's allegations, stating that their administration thrives on 'lying and distorting facts.'

Key issues in the dispute include reservations for various social groups and alleged changes to historical names, with Mehdi emphasizing that no community's rights are being taken away and urging the BJP to stop spreading misinformation.

(With inputs from agencies.)