BJP seeks to ‘destroy the Charter’ and rule forever: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah warns of BJP's authoritarian rule, forming INDIA bloc to protect Constitution, joined Congress in Jammu.

The Bharatiya Janata Party wants to replicate in India an administration similar to the one seen in Russia or China, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, said in Jammu, on Tuesday. Mr. Abdullah was in Jammu to take part in a road show with Congress leaders.

He said the INDIA bloc has been formed to safeguard the Constitution. “There is apprehension that the Constitution will be finished (by the BJP). What happened in Russia and China is likely to happen here. They (the BJP) want to rule the country for life,” Mr. Abdullah said.

He said the INDIA bloc will preserve the Constitution written by B.R. Ambedkar, “even if it costs us our lives. We will not allow this Constitution to get buried,” he added.

Dr. Abdullah joined the Congress candidate from Jammu, Raman Bhalla, ahead of the filing of his nomination. Dr. Abdullah spoke during the Congress’ roadshow.

Meanwhile, NC vice president Omar Abdullah, spoke out against the Centre in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. 

“It is unfortunate that Opposition leaders are being arrested before the elections. It will have serious consequences for India’s democracy,” Mr. Abdullah said.

He urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take strict note of these arrests which were happening just before the elections. “The SC and the ECI shouldn’t ignore this matter and need to intervene. Employing (investigating) agencies during the elections should be stopped forthwith,” Mr. Abdullah said.