J-K MP Mehdi Criticises CM Omar Abdullah For Failing To ‘Condemn’...

Key Highlights

• The Lok Sabha member from Srinagar constituency, who is in an estranged relationship with the ruling National Conference, said if Abdullah does not have the courage to condemn the act of aggression against a sovereign nation, he should keep his concern to himself.
• “If you cannot find the courage to condemn an act of aggression against a sovereign nation and assassination of a highly respected religious figure who is widely followed by your electorate and fellow citizens, because the people in power in the centre you are trying to cosy up to will get upset- Keep your “concern” with yourself,” Mehdi added.
• The chief minister on Sunday said he was deeply concerned about the unfolding developments in Iran, including the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• “I appeal to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest,” he posted on X.
• National Conference issued a statement attributed to party president Farooq Abdullah in which he condemned the killing of Khamenei in joint strikes by the US and Israel.