Farooq Abdullah Challenges LG's Move to Nominate MLAs, Vows Supreme Court Battle

Farooq Abdullah, National Conference chief, opposes Lieutenant Governor's plan to nominate five MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir, pledging Supreme Court intervention. He claims only the elected government holds such power. Meanwhile, PM Modi accuses Congress of promoting societal divisions, while the NC-Congress claims a local majority.

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has announced plans to challenge the proposed decision allowing the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five additional members to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Abdullah argues this move violates constitutional provisions, asserting that only an elected territorial government has the authority for such nominations.

'Under the Constitution of India, this cannot be done. The government that comes to power nominates MLAs,' stated Abdullah, promising to seek justice through the Supreme Court if the nominations proceed. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is poised to add five members alongside the 90 elected legislators.

In a separate incident, PM Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for allegedly dividing Hindu communities for political gain. In contrast, the National Conference-Congress alliance celebrated their triumph in Jammu and Kashmir by winning 49 seats, positioning Omar Abdullah as the potential Chief Minister.

(With inputs from agencies.)