J&K Peoples Conference (JKPC) chief Sajad Lone on Saturday sought an apology from rival National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah for “lying about Mr. Lone’s poll speech” and alleged remarks of Mr. Lone saying “I am BJP”.
“If Omar Abdullah is true in his assertions that I have publicly declared I’m BJP, let him show the clip, mention the date, time and venue. I am ready to tender a public apology. And if this is false, then he should tender an apology,” Mr. Lone, who is contesting from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, said.
Mr. Abdullah’s party is the main rival of Mr. Lone in Baramulla. In a statement, Mr. Abdullah accused Mr. Lone of publicly accepting that “I am BJP”. The NC has made the BJP main poll narrative in north Kashmir and stated he was contesting against “Delhi’s might” in Baramulla.
