BJP demands apology from Omar over bribe charge

J&K BJP launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his public allegation that a BJP office-bearer allegedly offered money to lure a National Conference MLA, terming the statement “baseless, irresponsible and politically motivated”.

This was stated by senior BJP leader and MLA Udhampur East, Adv RS Pathania, accompanied by BJP Media Incharge Dr Pardeep Mahotra, and Spokesperson Dr Hari Dutt Shishu, while addressing a press conference at party headquarters in Jammu.

RS Pathania said that the BJP will be constrained to initiate appropriate criminal and other legal proceedings if Omar Abdullah fails to tender an unconditional public apology and substantiate his allegation with verifiable evidence.

Pathania questioned why, if such a serious attempt to bribe a legislator had indeed taken place, neither the alleged recipient nor the Chief Minister reported the matter to the Jammu & Kashmir Police, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, or any other competent investigating agency. They demanded answers to fundamental questions: Who allegedly made the offer? Which BJP office-bearer was involved? Which NC legislator was approached?