BJP accused of offering Rs 30 crore bribe to MLA; Abdullah schedules protest
Allegations of bribery and political manipulation raise serious concerns about democratic processes.
On Saturday, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, accused the BJP of attempting to bribe an MLA with Rs 20-30 crore and a ministry to defect. He criticized delays in restoring statehood and scheduled a protest on July 20 at Jantar Mantar, inviting opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi. BJP denied the allegations, calling them "unfortunate" and "misleading."
13 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP issued a ₹100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah, demanding a retraction and apology for his claims of BJP bribery attempts.
— NDTV
Omar Abdullah responded to a Rs 100 crore legal notice from the BJP by threatening legal action against BJP leaders in J&K.
— Indian Express
The BJP issued a legal notice demanding evidence or an apology from Omar Abdullah for his "poaching" allegations, threatening a Rs 100-crore defamation suit.
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