Sat Sep 07 02:57:19 UTC 2024: 1. Omar Abdullah sparked a political row by saying that Afzal Guru’s execution did not serve any purpose.
2. He stated that the J&K government would not have approved Guru’s hanging if required.
3. BJP leader Sajid Yousuf defended Afzal Guru’s hanging as necessary for justice.
4. Congress distanced itself from Abdullah’s remarks.
5. Afzal Guru’s brother announced he will contest the J&K assembly elections.
6. Omar Abdullah discussed the alliance with Congress and criticism of BJP’s narrative on Article 370.
7. He criticized the decision to end the Darbar move and called for stronger domicile laws in J&K.
8. Omar Abdullah did not confirm who would be Chief Minister if the NC-Congress alliance wins.
9. Polling for J&K assembly elections will be conducted in three phases in September and October.

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