JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and senior leader Dr Tahir Chowdhary on launched a scathing attack on Kashmir-based political leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, accusing them of indulging in “cheap theatrics” and “mud-slinging politics” at a time when people in Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with severe hardships.
Dr Chowdhary said it was shameful that leaders in power “playing politics over prisoners” while the Union Territory struggles with weather vagaries, public grievances and governance challenges. “Instead of providing relief to people reeling under crises, these leaders are busy in blame games and political dramas. The people of J&K deserve development and stability, not hollow slogans and street shows,” he said.
He reminded that law and order decisions, including matters of detention, are governed strictly under constitutional frameworks. “Law will take its own course. No one should attempt to pressurize institutions or mislead families of prisoners for political mileage,” Dr Chowdhary asserted.
Taking on ruling and Kashmir based parties, the BJP leader said, “Whether in power or out of it, these parties have a history of exploiting people’s sentiments. When in government, they used the same laws and institutions they now criticize. When cornered, they suddenly remember humanitarian issues. This hypocrisy stands exposed.”
Reiterating BJP’s stance, Dr Chowdhary said the Narendra Modi government is firmly committed to peace, development and justice in Jammu and Kashmir. “No amount of political drama or manufactured protests can derail the Centre’s resolve. The days of blackmail politics are over,” he added.


