Sat Sep 07 19:45:59 UTC 2024: – Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark about the execution of Afzal Guru has sparked a reaction from the BJP
– BJP leader Kavinder Gupta questioned Abdullah’s stance and accused him of taking support from terrorists
– Abdullah clarified that the state government was not involved in Guru’s execution and would have withheld approval if required
– Abdullah’s statement comes ahead of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for September and October
– The National Conference has entered into a seat-sharing agreement with the Congress for the elections
– Jammu and Kashmir has 90 assembly constituencies with 88.06 lakh eligible voters
– These upcoming elections will be the first in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.

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