Overview

• At a Srinagar press briefing, BJP leaders said the party never sought to form a government with the National Conference and declared its doors closed to any pact.
• Omar Abdullah recently told a rally he was offered a post‑election choice to ally for faster statehood but chose to govern without the BJP and would resign rather than compromise.
• Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma blamed NC and Congress governments for the rise of militancy and civilian harm, alleging use of the Public Safety Act and pellet guns during their tenures.
• The BJP dismissed claims that the elected administration lacks power, pointing to multiple cabinet meetings and dozens of Council decisions cleared by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
• Sharma said key appointments and promotions remain stuck in the Chief Minister’s office and framed the clash as part of campaigning ahead of the Budgam bypoll.