Omar Abdullah

Jamu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah felt criticized for the harsh criticism of opposition leaders at a recent press conference. J&K CM has said that the situation in the valley has “changed” after Prime Minister Narendra Modi-Led’s government repealed Article 370 in 2019. CM also reiterated that separatist activities have decreased in the valley after 2019. In the interview. , CM Abdullah heard the question, “Can you imagine Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (the leader of separatism) would offer a CRPF cover? I can’t”. The opposition in J&K tried to connect statements from national conference leaders and accused him of refusing his commitments during the 2024 election.

On February 21, the NDA government led by the centre’s prime minister added security for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after it added threatening concepts after reviewing his visit to New Delhi.

During his visit to Delhi, Farouk submitted a memorandum to the WAQF Joint Parliamentary Committee (Amendment) Bill and held talks with the Kashmir Pandit Group.

According to reports, a closely protected CRPF man was assigned to him.

Omar Abdullah hints at the irony notes, saying that the situation at J&K changed after Article 370 was abolished, which granted the valley a “special status”. CM attributes the “change” situation to the reduction in J&K separatist activities. He said it was unimaginable to provide the CRPF cover for Chairman Hurriyat, but became possible after “changing” the situation.

What did the Opposition Party say to CM Omar Abdullah?

PDP MLA from Waheed Para Pulwama expressed his concern for X, saying: “If Kashmir looks calm today, it is because of the implementation of laws such as UAPA and PSA, activities of NIA, seizure of residence and property, seizure of Residential and property, ongoing analysis, under severe laws, prisoner accommodation outside, and dismissal of workers under section 311.

He added: “This represents a complete turn of your (Omar Abdullah) campaign and manifesto. Your recognition is nothing more than approval of the Iron Fist approach against the Kashmiris.”

Waheed Para believes that the lack of separatist activities at present stems from stricter measures targeting separatists and the Hriat Conference and Jamat Islamists.

He said Mirwaiz’s enhanced security was not just about protecting his protection, but stressing the increased vulnerability he faced, saying: “Mirwaiz’s pickiness will only make him face more The big risk is that he knows his family has paid a heavy price. The fact is that hundreds of graves, shrines and mosques are protected by JKP and CRPF.

People’s Congress President Sajad Lone said Omar Abdullah’s body language contradicted his words.

“CM Sahib’s stone face is trying to make what he is saying. I regret the reluctant recognition of Article 370’s abolition.

“This is just a trailer for those who voted for him. The movie hasn’t started yet. More work for itself,” Lone wrote on X.

Although the NC chose not to formally comment on the opposition’s allegations, a senior party leader claimed that part of Omar Abdullah’s interview was brought out of context, causing unnecessary controversy.

“The opposition leaders have already started fishing in the desert,” the leader said.

Statistical understanding of J&K terrorist activities since 2019

2019

Terror incident: 594 (Source: Ministry of the Interior)

Radical deaths: 157 (Source: Jamu and Kashmir police)

Civilian Death: 41 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

Death of security personnel: 78 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

2020

Terror incident: 244 (Source: Ministry of the Interior)

Radical deaths: 225 (Source: Jamu and Kashmir police)

Civilian Death: 37 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

Security personnel deaths: 62 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

2021

Terror incident: 228 (Source: Ministry of the Interior)

Radical deaths: 182 (Source: Jamu and Kashmir police)

Civilian Death: 41 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

Security personnel deaths: 42 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

2022

Terror incident: 123 (Source: Ministry of the Interior)

Radical deaths: 180 (Source: Jamu and Kashmir police)

Civilian deaths: 30 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

Security personnel deaths: 29 (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

2023

Terror incidents: about 70 (Source: Preliminary report)

Radical death toll: over 120 (Source: Jamu and Kashmir police)

Civilian death: about 20 years old (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

Security personnel die: about 20 years old (Source: South Asian Terrorism Portal)

2024

Data: Not fully available as of the current date. Statistics for 2024 will be compiled and released by relevant authorities later this year.

Note: The data for 2023 and 2024 are preliminary and may vary as more detailed reports are available.