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BJP Files Election Commission Complaint Against Omar Abdullah Over Budgam NLU Remarks

The filing alleges a Model Code breach during the Budgam bypoll period by framing the assembly pledge as an inducement to voters.

Overview

  • BJP candidate Aga Syed Mohsin submitted a formal complaint to the Election Commission after the Chief Minister said NLU classes could start next financial year from temporary facilities in Budgam.
  • Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma demanded Omar Abdullah’s resignation on moral grounds and warned of seeking strict action from the ECI.
  • Omar Abdullah told the Assembly the government aims to begin admissions and classes in rented space, identifying vacant Ompora buildings from a shelved software park as a possible site after earlier IAF objections.
  • The complaint cites an MCC violation with potential “corrupt practice” under Section 123(2) of the Representation of the People Act and requests an inquiry via the J&K CEO and Budgam DEO, a show-cause notice, and restraint on related publicity or administrative steps.
  • Polling for the Budgam by-election is set for November 11 with the MCC in force, and there has been no official response from Omar Abdullah or action announced by the ECI so far.