BJP has 'struck a deal' with regional parties, independents to form J-K govt: Omar Abdullah
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the BJP has «struck a deal» with some regional parties and some independent candidates to be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was «silent» about Apni Party and People's Conference during his speech at the BJP's manifesto launch on Friday.
"...those who have struck a deal with Delhi will not fulfill your demands. If you need evidence for this, just look at the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu yesterday," the NC vice president said.
«The home minister listed the parties with which the BJP will not form the government. He was, however, silent about the independents because they are hand in glove (with them). He was silent about Apni Party and People's Conference,» he said.
Addressing an election rally in Ganderbal assembly segment, Abdullah added, «I thought he would at least name the party of Engineer Rashid (Awami Ittehad Party) but he did not.»
While releasing the party manifesto in Jammu on Friday, Shah expressed confidence of forming the government in J-K. «There will be no government by the PDP, NC, and Congress ruled by dynasties. Rest possibilities, BJP will explore,» Shah said.
Abdullah is contesting polls from Ganderbal and Budgam assembly segments which will go to polls in the second phase of voting on September 25.
Abdullah reiterated his claim that people who are in jails are specifically contesting against him and cited the names
