BJP issues Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over 'MLA poaching' charges
- On Monday, the BJP served a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding a written retraction and public apology within seven days over his allegations that the party attempted to bribe National Conference MLAs to destabilize his government.
- Last week, Chief Minister Abdullah alleged that BJP associates approached National Conference MLAs with offers of Rs 20-30 crore and ministerial berths to switch allegiance, framing the attempts as efforts to destabilize the elected government.
- The BJP rejected the allegations as "entirely untrue, malicious and without any factual basis," warning that failure to substantiate claims within seven days will trigger civil and criminal proceedings, including a Rs 100 crore defamation suit.
- Escalating the conflict, the BJP criticized the National Conference for inviting Mirwaiz Muhammad Umar Farooq to the July 20 rally, accusing the party of lending legitimacy to separatist-associated elements amid heightened political tensions.
- The National Conference plans a major New Delhi rally on July 20 to pressure the Union Government for statehood restoration, though the BJP rejected an invitation to participate, dismissing the initiative as politically motivated.
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Jammu and Kashmir BJP president on Monday sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah through his lawyer Advocate Parimoksha Seth against the false, baseless and defamatory allegations levelled by him.
BJP slaps Rs 100 cr defamation notice on Omar Abdullah
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP has served a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding a retraction and public apology for his allegations that the BJP attempted to bribe National Conference legislators to destabilise his government. The BJP has called the claims "false, baseless and defamatory" and warned of civil and criminal proceedings, including a Rs 100 crore defamation suit, if their demands are not met within seven da…
₹100 Crore Defamation Threat: BJP Serves Legal Notice to J-K CM Omar Abdullah over 'MLA Poaching' Allegations
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday served a legal notice on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his allegations that BJP leaders had offered money and ministerial positions to National Conference (NC) MLAs to switch sides, demanding that he withdraw the remarks and issue an unconditional public apology within seven days. India News | ₹100 Crore Defamation Threat: BJP S…
BJP issues Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over 'MLA poaching' charges
The BJP has sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He alleged the BJP attempted to bribe National Conference legislators with cash. The party called these claims false, baseless, and defamatory. They demand a written retraction and public apology within seven days. Failure to comply will result in civil and criminal proceedings.
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