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On December 15, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah distanced himself and the INDIA bloc from the “vote chori” (vote theft) issue being aggressively pursued by the Congress party. This came a day after Congress leaders held a rally accusing the BJP of stealing votes and conspiring against voting rights. Abdullah stated that each party within the INDIA bloc is free to set its own agenda. Congress claims to have collected six crore signatures protesting alleged vote theft and plans to present them to the President of India.

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Abdullah Distances INDIA Bloc From Congress’s ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations

Srinagar – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Monday that the INDIA bloc is not involved in the “vote chori” issue brought up by the Congress party. His statement was released on December 15, 2025. The statement followed a “Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod” rally where Congress leaders accused the BJP of electoral malfeasance and of plotting to disenfranchise voters.

“The INDIA bloc has got nothing to do with it,” Abdullah told reporters at a press conference in Srinagar. “Every political party is at liberty to set its own agenda.” He acknowledged the Congress party’s focus on “vote chori” and the controversial SIR (specific identification requirement) as key issues but said his party would not dictate Congress’ agenda.

The Congress party has asserted it has collected approximately six crore signatures protesting alleged vote theft and plans to present them to the President of India. Abdullah’s National Conference is a constituent of the Opposition INDIA bloc, with the Congress as the largest party in the coalition.

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