Farooq Abdullah Criticizes BJP, Amit Shah Defends Party Amid J&K Election Campaign

National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah accused BJP of weakening national unity, while Home Minister Amit Shah defended the party, claiming BJP ensured peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The heated exchange comes amid fervent campaigns for the upcoming Assembly elections, the first after Article 370 abrogation.

In a fervent exchange amid the ongoing electoral campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) Chief Farooq Abdullah has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of weakening national unity and deceiving the public. According to Abdullah, the BJP is attempting to bolster its political position by spreading misinformation. He stated, "When they point one finger towards us, three fingers are raised towards them. These are the biggest looters. They have ruined the country."

On the contrary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the BJP's stance, claiming that the BJP has brought peace to the region while blaming the NC-Congress alliance for attempting to destabilize it by seeking the release of separatists and terrorist sympathizers. During a rally in Jammu, Shah said, "Three families have looted J&K. Terror will be back if NC and Congress come to power. Jammu has to decide their fate. If the BJP comes to power, we won't allow terror to raise its head."

Amit Shah's remarks come as he praised the BJP for breaking the stronghold of the Abdullah, Mufti, and Nehru-Gandhi families, stating, "This election is about ending the rule of three families. For 75 years, the Abdullah, Gandhi, Nehru, and Mufti families have ruled. After Modi ji came, he held Gram Panchayat and Tehsil Panchayat elections, and today 30,000 youth in Jammu and Kashmir are on the path of democracy." The upcoming Assembly elections, the first since the abrogation of Article 370, will see votes counted on October 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)