Omar Abdullah Challenges Rashid Engineer on 'Naya Kashmir' Vision
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah challenged Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer over his remarks on 'Naya Kashmir'. Abdullah pointed out that Engineer previously advocated for referendums during elections and questioned his change in stance.
"He (Engineer Rashid) was in jail, how could the correct news reach him. He is a victim of misunderstanding... If he (Engineer Rashid) has come out of jail only to challenge the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a new Kashmir, then what is new in it? Earlier, he used to talk about referendums during elections...I first want to hear those slogans from his mouth, otherwise, I will think that he has made a deal with the BJP," Omar said.
Rashid Engineer Predicts Failure of 'Naya Kashmir' Vision
Meanwhile, after being granted bail, Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer expressed his belief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Naya Kashmir' will fail.
"I will just say that truth will prevail. I hope for the justice. The election is important as Kashmir is at a crucial stage. The people of J&K will successfully fight for justice as they are united. PM Modi's so-called vision of 'Naya Kashmir' will fail," Rashid Engineer stated.
Court Imposes Restrictions on Rashid Engineer
The Patiala House Court granted bail to Rashid Engineer with the condition that he refrains from speaking to the media about the ongoing terror funding case. This interim bail was granted ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections and will remain in effect until October 2nd.
First Local Elections Since Article 370 Abrogation
The 2024 Assembly elections mark the first local elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The elections will be held in three phases in September and October, with the counting of votes taking place on October 8th.