Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Omar Abdullah Swears on Quran Denying Secret Dealings with BJP
A politician named Omar Abdullah, who leads Jammu and Kashmir, is responding to claims made by another politician, Sunil Sharma from the BJP party.
Mr. Sharma said that Mr. Abdullah tried to make a secret deal with the BJP after elections in 2014 and again in 2024.
He wanted to form a government or get back statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
Mr. Abdullah is very upset about these accusations.
To prove he is telling the truth, he swore on the Quran, a very important religious book for Muslims.
He said he never made any such deal.
He also accused Mr. Sharma of lying.
Mr. Sharma also said that Mr. Abdullah's party, the National Conference, tries to stop the BJP from becoming popular by being tricky.
Mr. Abdullah feels his party is the only one standing up to the BJP in their region.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah swore on the Quran denying he sought an alliance with the BJP in 2024.
The denial came in response to BJP leader Sunil Sharma's claim of Abdullah having 'secret dealings' with the BJP after the 2014 elections.
Sharma alleged that Abdullah attempted to ally with the BJP post-2014 elections, but the BJP leadership refused.
Sharma also accused Abdullah's National Conference party of using deceit to hinder the BJP's growth in Kashmir.
Abdullah stated his party is fighting the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir and dared Sharma to swear on the Quran regarding his claims.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and BJP leader Sunil Sharma
- What
- Omar Abdullah swore on the Holy Quran to deny allegations made by Sunil Sharma that he sought an alliance with the BJP for statehood or government formation in 2024 and previously in 2014.
- When
- Sunday (November 9, 2025, implied by context)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To refute BJP leader Sunil Sharma's claims of Abdullah seeking secret alliances and government formation with the BJP in exchange for statehood.
Omar Abdullah (J&K Chief Minister)
Sunil Sharma (BJP Leader)
Alliance with BJP
Omar Abdullah (J&K Chief Minister)
Abdullah swore on the Quran that he did not seek an alliance with the BJP in 2024 for statehood or any other reason, accusing Sharma of lying.
Sunil Sharma (BJP Leader)
Sharma claimed that Abdullah approached the BJP after the 2014 elections and again in 2024 for an alliance and government formation, but his offer was rejected. Sharma dared Abdullah to swear on the Quran that he did not seek such an alliance.
National Conference's Role
Omar Abdullah (J&K Chief Minister)
Abdullah stated that only his National Conference party is fighting the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sunil Sharma (BJP Leader)
Sharma accused the National Conference of using deceit and double standards to obstruct the BJP's growth in Kashmir and of hypocrisy.
- Date of Statement
- Sunday (referencing November 9, 2025, based on existing summary)
- Location of Statement
- Jammu and Kashmir (Budgam mentioned for Sharma's press conference)
- Accusation by
- Sunil Sharma, BJP leader and leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly
- Denial by
- Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister
- Alleged Election Year for Alliance Attempt
- 2014 and 2024
- Abdullah's Action
- Swore on the Holy Quran
