Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Abdullah accuses BJP of polarisation, defends Rahman
Farooq Abdullah, a leader from Jammu and Kashmir, said that some people are trying to create a divide between Hindus and Muslims in India for political reasons.
He mentioned that this is happening because of hate politics, which is being fueled to win elections.
He also talked about how people in Jammu and Kashmir chose to be part of India in 1947 and have always fought against Pakistan.
He criticized the BJP for supporting protests that wanted only Hindu students in a medical college.
He also said that India today is not the same as the India of Mahatma Gandhi, where people of all religions lived together peacefully.
He mentioned that some people are even building a temple for Gandhi's murderer, which he finds concerning.
Additionally, he criticized the central government for delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged the people to continue raising their voices through democratic and constitutional means.
Farooq Abdullah accused the BJP of fueling religious polarisation for electoral gains.
He mentioned that hate politics is dividing Hindus and Muslims in India.
Abdullah cited protests over Muslim students' admission to Vaishno Devi Medical College as an example.
He criticized the BJP for supporting the protests and advocating for statehood for Jammu.
Abdullah also commented on A.R. Rahman's statement about a decline in Bollywood work, linking it to communal issues.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister
- What
- Accusations of religious polarisation and hate politics for electoral gains, and criticism of delayed statehood restoration
- When
- January 19, 2024
- Where
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Alleged attempts to divide Hindus and Muslims for political advantage and delay in fulfilling promises on statehood
Farooq Abdullah's Criticism
BJP's Stance
Religious Polarisation
Farooq Abdullah's Criticism
Abdullah accuses BJP of fueling religious polarisation for electoral gains, citing protests over Muslim students' admission to Vaishno Devi Medical College.
BJP's Stance
BJP's stance not explicitly mentioned in the articles, but implied opposition to Abdullah's accusations.
Statehood Restoration
Farooq Abdullah's Criticism
Abdullah criticizes the central government for delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP's Stance
Central government's stance not explicitly mentioned, but implied delay in fulfilling promises.
- Person
- Farooq Abdullah
- Organization
- National Conference
- Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Issue
- Religious polarisation and statehood restoration
- Accusation
- BJP fueling Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral gains
- Event
- Protests over Muslim students' admission to Vaishno Devi Medical College
- Context
- A.R. Rahman's comment on Bollywood work decline
- Historical Context
- Jammu and Kashmir's decision to join India in 1947
Sources
Hindus-Muslim divide being created for electoral purposes: Farooq Abdullah
Don’t think Kashmir Pandits will return to Valley for good, Farooq Abdullah says
Centre must honour its promise on restoration of JK’s statehood: Farooq Abdullah
DC Edit | A.R. Rahman Row Is Needless
Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandits unlikely to return permanently to the Valley - Telegraph India
