Omar trying to appease BJP: AIP

Srinagar, Jan 9: Awami Itihad Party (AIP) senior leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad Wednesday launched a sharp critique of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his ambiguous stance on the INDI Alliance and Delhi Assembly elections.
Sheikh Khursheed accused Omar of political opportunism and betraying the trust of those who rely on the opposition to counter the BJP’s divisive agenda. “Omar Abdullah’s statement that ‘we have nothing to do with Delhi elections’ is a shocking abdication of responsibility. He conveniently ignores that the BJP’s attack on democracy isn’t limited to Lok Sabha elections. By distancing himself he’s emboldening BJP’s plans,” Sheikh Khursheed said in a statement .
Referring to the vindicated words of Er Rashid Sheikh Khursheed added, “As Er Rashid rightly said, betrayal runs in Omar’s genes. He and his party squandered the massive mandate of J&K’s people for personal power. Now Omar uses the INDI Alliance as a tool for convenience, showing no commitment to its collective cause.”
Sheikh Khursheed also criticized Omar’s complaint about “no clarity on agenda and leadership” within the INDI bloc. “If there’s no clarity why does he cling to the alliance? This hypocrisy exposes his inability to lead or contribute meaningfully to the opposition,” he said.
Taking aim at Omar’s credibility Sheikh Khursheed said, “Omar Abdullah and his party have always been opportunistic in alliances. Just recently he was counting the vote of an AAP candidate while passing resolutions in the assembly. If he cannot show loyalty and consistency in such basic alliances how can anyone trust him to stand firm in the INDI Alliance? His duplicity undermines the alliance and exposes his lack of commitment to defeating BJP’s divisive politics.”
The AIP leader questioned Omar’s refusal to confront BJP in Delhi elections calling it an “open invitation for BJP to consolidate power.” He accused Omar of putting personal interests above the greater good undermining both the alliance and democratic principles.
Sheikh Khursheed concluded with a call to action for opposition leaders. “Omar Abdullah must decide whether he stands with the people or with his convenience. His duplicity not only weakens the opposition but also betrays the trust of those who expect leaders to resist BJP’s authoritarianism. If Omar cannot act decisively he should step aside,” he said. (KNO)