Srinagar, June 11 (KNS): In one of his harshest political broadsides yet, People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone on Wednesday launched a no-holds-barred attack on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of turning into a “right-wing radical BJP spokesperson” post-elections.
Reacting to recent visuals of CM Omar in conversation with Kapil Sibal, Lone accused the Chief Minister of ideological betrayal, servility towards the Centre, and abandoning his pre-election promises of engagement and autonomy.
“Watched some shots of CM sahib with Kapil Sibal today. Was squirming with embarrassment,” Lone began his scathing post on social media, before launching into a trenchant critique of what he described as Omar Abdullah’s transformation from a Pakistan-engagement advocate to a Centre-friendly leader toeing the BJP line.
Lone alleged that Omar now sounds “more BJP than BJP” and mocked his repeated claims of helplessness without the Centre’s support. “There is a difference between cordiality and servility,” he wrote, questioning whether the pre-election hostility towards Delhi was just a “farce.”
Calling it a case of “chronic political bipolarity,” Lone contrasted Omar’s pre- and post-election positions, especially on Pakistan. “Isn’t it the same CM sahib who fought an entire election calling everybody else BJP and fiercely advocating talks with Pakistan?Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelDidn’t Khwaja Asif, defence minister of Pakistan, endorse the NC stance during elections saying they were on the same page?”
He went on to accuse Omar of maintaining a covert understanding with Delhi. “Of course, he would have informed Delhi in advance. Jail and PSA are for poorer Kashmiri souls who are punished for liking a simple post on social media… The King’s parties, of course, have a licence.”
Lone said the CM's governance record lacked vision or creativity. “Never seen an uncreative person as him… Only ideas he seems to have about administrative delivery is power to punish.”
He further slammed Omar’s refusal to back a special session on the controversial Operation Sindoor, saying: “Donning yet again the role of a loyal BJP spokesperson, CM sahib does not support a special session.”
On statehood and public grievances, Lone wrote: “CM sahib spoke about statehood apologetically. Blames dual control for inefficiency. But what about the promises in his hand? Start with free electricity, free gas cylinders, making daily wagers permanent.”
Concluding with biting sarcasm, Lone hinted at a hidden alliance: “Looking forward to the day when CM sahib formally allies with the BJP. Why have this virginal pretence when the political marriage was solemnised in the NDA-1 regime, three decades back?”(KNS)