Overview

• A. S. Dulat's forthcoming book claims Farooq Abdullah privately supported the abrogation of Article 370, contradicting his public opposition.
• Farooq Abdullah has dismissed the claims as a 'cheap stunt' and 'figment of imagination,' accusing Dulat of sensationalism to sell his memoir.
• Political rivals, including Sajad Lone and Iltija Mufti, have endorsed the credibility of Dulat's allegations, citing Abdullah's past actions and meetings with PM Modi before the abrogation.
• The National Conference, led by Abdullah, has formally rejected the assertions, emphasizing their consistent opposition to the 2019 constitutional changes.
• The revelations have reignited debates on Abdullah's political legacy and the broader implications of the 2019 abrogation on Jammu and Kashmir's identity.