Srinagar: Questioning the support extended to the NC vice president and contesting candidate from Budgam, Omar Abdullah by Apni Party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday said Kashmir deserves transparency and not “backdoor deals”.
“Key Member Of B-Team of BJP has officially announced its support for Omar Abdullah in Budgam. I urge the sitting MP Aga @RuhullahMehdi to clarify his stand on aligning with the BJP in his home turf. Kashmir deserves transparency, not backdoor deals,” PDP spokesperson Mohit Bhan said in a post on X.
His remarks came after Apni Party leader from Budgam Muntazir Mohiuddin announced support to Abdullah, who is contesting the Assembly polls from both Budgam and Ganderbal.
Mohiuddin on Friday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been “stripped” of their rights, adding it is crucial to elect a leader who can fight for their interests.
Mohiuddin earlier withdrew his nomination papers from the constituency.
“After consulting with friends and well-wishers, I withdrew my nomination papers in favour of Omar Abdullah. My friends unanimously agreed that supporting the former Jammu-Kashmir chief minister is the right decision,” he said.
PDP spokesman, later in an media interaction said that it is interesting and intriguing that the development has taken place from the constituency of Aga Ruhollah, the sitting MP of Srinagar-Budgam LS seat and only few days back Aga Sb had said that if his party (NC) ever tries to seek support of BJP or its teams, he will resign and oppose the move.
“My question is to Aga Sb, has he questioned his party leadership about this alliance in Budgam,” Bhan said.
He also questioned NC for not tabling any resolution or bill in the parliament regarding restoration of Article 370 despite the party having two MPs there.
