Mehbooba Mufti criticises Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for praising PM Modi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing a public meeting at Sonamarg on January 13 following the inauguration of the 6.4 km-long Z-Morh tunnel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praised the Prime Minister for his efforts to bridge the gap in Jammu and Kashmir. Former minister and Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone took to X to mock Omar, stating, “Here is our CM sahib, grinning from ear to ear, happy that the clouds have made way for PM sahib.” He shared a video clip of Omar praising the Prime Minister, calling it a "gift to all those who propagated his 'All others are BJP' discourse." Former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu also weighed in, commenting on X, “Today, welcoming the same Modi Ji has become Halaal for Omar Abdullah.” He added that during his tenure as Mayor, when he received PM Modi in Srinagar, the National Conference and its supporters had criticized him. The criticism of Omar Abdullah's praise for Prime Minister Modi reflects the ongoing political tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, especially regarding the region's special status and its relationship with the central government.