Ghulam Nabi Azad Mocks Omar Abdullah for Spending Summers in London during Lok Sabha Elections

In the Udhampur-Kathua parliamentary constituency, Congress’s Lal Singh is competing against Union minister and BJP candidate Jitendra Singh, along with DPAP’s G M Saroori and 10 others in the upcoming Lok Sabha election on April 19. During a speech, Mr Azad criticized National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah, accusing him of being a “political tourist” who visits the region briefly and neglects the people’s welfare. He questioned Omar’s absence during times of hardship and accused the NC of silently supporting the BJP’s agenda.

Mr Azad also took a dig at the NC for not speaking out against issues like land eviction orders and the abolition of Article 370. He alleged that the NC was supporting the BJP for its own interests rather than prioritizing the well-being of the people. He further accused the NC of aiding the BJP and declared them as the BJP’s “A team.”

Mr Azad emphasized his commitment to addressing the suffering of the people, contrasting it with the luxurious lifestyles of Omar Abdullah and his associates. He highlighted his advocacy for Article 370 and 35A, as well as the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, expressing dismay at the Congress’s silence on these issues. He also criticized the Congress for focusing on targeting his party instead of confronting the BJP.

He asserted that he had spoken on Article 370 in parliament, even when he was a part of the Congress, and questioned the party’s stance on the matter. The story is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff.