BJP MP’S ‘APOLOGISE OR MOVE TO PAKISTAN’ REMARK ESCALATES ROW OVER FAROOQ ABDULLAH’S KASHMIR STATEMENT

October 27, 2026

NEW DELHI, October 27, 2026: A political controversy has erupted after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP targeted National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his reported remark that Pakistan protects Kashmiris, demanding that the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister apologise or move to Pakistan.

The BJP leader’s statement intensified the exchange between the ruling party and the National Conference over Pakistan’s role in Kashmir and the security situation in the region. Abdullah’s reported comments drew criticism from BJP leaders, who questioned his assessment of Pakistan’s position and accused him of making an inappropriate political statement.

The controversy comes against the backdrop of longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir, where cross-border militancy, security concerns and competing political narratives remain sensitive issues.

Abdullah, a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir, has frequently spoken about the need to address regional tensions through political engagement and dialogue. The latest dispute has once again brought disagreements over Pakistan’s involvement in Kashmir into the centre of national political debate.

The exchange highlights the continuing polarisation surrounding Kashmir-related statements, with political leaders contesting interpretations of Pakistan’s role and the implications for India’s national security. Further responses from the parties involved could determine how the controversy develops in the coming days.