'Why pick fight for no reason?' Omar Abdullah on navigating relations with Centre

In a candid conversation with India Today TV News Director Rahul Kanwal, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke about his approach towards the central government, emphasising the importance of maintaining constructive relations. Omar Abdullah, who came to power last year after his party won the J&K election by a landslide, has since met Amit Shah on two occasions and met PM Modi during the tunnel inauguration in Sonamarg recently. Omar Abdullah further pointed out that just because he is working with the government in Delhi, it does not mean that his party aligns with the BJP on issues that concern Jammu and Kashmir. There is no meeting of minds on these things.” “But if we are agreed that Jammu and Kashmir needs to progress, that development needs to take place, that statehood needs to be restored, should I pick a fight where at the moment there isn't the need for one?” Abdullah questioned Published By: Anuja Jha Published On: Jan 16, 2025