National Conference (NC) candidate Omar Abdullah on Thursday approached the Election Commission of India and accused the administration of “unjust cancellations of scheduled campaigns” in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.
“I am writing to express my utmost concern regarding the recent unjust cancellations of prior permissions granted to the JKNC by the Superintendent of Police Sopore, where the police were informed about the schedule to campaign and organise events,” Mr. Abdullah said.
He said the Superintendent of Police, Sopore, was demanding the party “to reschedule the same to other dates”. “The order is devoid and silent of any reason as to why campaigning rallies and meetings should be rescheduled. This denial of permissions is aimed at derailing the political campaign of the party and preventing the party from effectively carrying out its campaign,” Mr. Abdullah said.
