‘He wanted to get a picture with me’: Omar Abdullah meets Tulip Garden with Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday responded rapidly to criticize his recent conversation with Union Ministers, especially in Srinagar, his walk with Minister Kiren Rijiju Tulip garden By Dal Lake.
Backlash from valley leaders comes after the passage of controversial Waqf modification Act in Parliament.
In his comment, Abdullah clarified the encounter saying, “It is true that two days ago, I took my father to the Tulip Garden. It is a coincidence that a Union Minister was present there at the moment. We greeted each other. He wanted to get a picture with me, how could I refuse?”
Rejecting criticism as being politically motivated, he said, “Now, those who have given admission to BJP in J&K are trying to use it against me. For those who had done in 2016, they have not apologized to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, first one should take a look in their own actions and the price has to be paid for their alliance with the BJP.
His comments come as leaders such as PDP’s Mehboba Mufti, accusing Abdullah of legalizing the Center unilateral decisions. He said, “The Chief Minister’s actions not only deepened the feeling of isolation and helplessness within the Muslim community, but also gave validity for this unilateral decision, which is widely considered as rejecting his interests,” he said, urged the legislation to pass a resolution to reject the bill.
“The drama made by the ruling party in the assembly for the last three days, and what we saw in the Tulip Garden is shameful. The BJP has been attacking the Muslims of the country, right and the center. By welcoming and welcoming and welcoming Union Minister Kiren Rijuju, a message has been sent to all the Muslims of the country who said that Jammu -Government has said that Jammu -Governance has said that Jammu and Kavai said.
Echoes her, People’s Conference Leader Sajad loan Said that Abdullah should have removed himself from Rijiju as a symbolic opposition. “There was no need to meet him. It sends a very wrong message,” Lone said.
During his visit to Kashmir, Rijiju also met NC President Farooq AbdullahWhile Omar Abdullah welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a high level meeting in Srinagar.