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Srinagar Streets See BJP‑NC Clash as Mehbooba Accuses Election of Fixed Match
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 04:42 PM
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In Srinagar, BJP and National Conference supporters faced off on the streets, while former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti denounced the electoral process as a fixed match.
Srinagar’s streets became a battleground as supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Conference (NC) clashed in a heated confrontation.
The altercation erupted during a local rally, with both parties accusing each other of undermining democratic values. Police were called to maintain order as chants and slogans filled the air.
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who has long been a prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir politics, took to the stage to criticize the election process, labeling it a "fixed match" and demanding greater transparency.
The incident reflects the growing political polarization in the region, with leaders on both sides vowing to contest the upcoming polls on a level playing field.
The altercation erupted during a local rally, with both parties accusing each other of undermining democratic values. Police were called to maintain order as chants and slogans filled the air.
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who has long been a prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir politics, took to the stage to criticize the election process, labeling it a "fixed match" and demanding greater transparency.
The incident reflects the growing political polarization in the region, with leaders on both sides vowing to contest the upcoming polls on a level playing field.