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Omar Abdullah’s National Conference to Gherao BJP Offices Over J&K Government Protest
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:49 AM
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The National Conference announced it will surround BJP offices as a counter‑measure to recent protests against the Jammu and Kashmir government.
The National Conference, led by former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, has publicly declared its intention to gherao (surround) offices of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a direct response to ongoing protests against the state government.
The move comes amid a wave of dissent in Jammu and Kashmir, where various groups have taken to the streets to voice opposition to policies and actions of the current administration. Abdullah’s party says the gherao is meant to pressure the BJP and highlight perceived shortcomings of the government.
Political analysts note that such a tactic could intensify tensions between the two parties, both of which have a long‑standing rivalry in the region. The National Conference has not specified a date for the action, but indicated it will be organized promptly to counter the anti‑government demonstrations.
The move comes amid a wave of dissent in Jammu and Kashmir, where various groups have taken to the streets to voice opposition to policies and actions of the current administration. Abdullah’s party says the gherao is meant to pressure the BJP and highlight perceived shortcomings of the government.
Political analysts note that such a tactic could intensify tensions between the two parties, both of which have a long‑standing rivalry in the region. The National Conference has not specified a date for the action, but indicated it will be organized promptly to counter the anti‑government demonstrations.