Politics over patriotism, nation’s unity won’t be tolerated: NC to BJP

Jammu, May 23: Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), today accused the BJP of using “Operation Sindoor” for political mileage and dividing people on communal lines to serve their vested interests.

In a statement, the senior NC leader strongly criticised the statement made by BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma and alleged that he tried to distort facts and malign the National Conference’s unmatched legacy of standing by the nation and the people of Jammu and Kashmir in times of crisis.

“BJP’s leader’s remarks are not only factually incorrect but reflect a dangerous mindset aimed at dividing the people of J&K who supported for the first time against the terrorists at a time when national unity is most crucial. The National Conference has always stood with the nation and the people—during tragedy, during conflict, and post Operation Sindoor,” he said.

After the Pahalgam tragedy, the senior NC leader reminded, it was the National Conference and its leadership immediately extended its full support to the Central Government, urging for a strong and decisive response to terrorism. “We not only voiced our support but went a step further by passing a resolution in the J&K Assembly, expressing solidarity with the Centre’s counter-terrorism efforts. That is the mark of true statesmanship and responsibility,” he said.

He also highlighted that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led from the front, calling an All-Party Meeting following the terror attack in Pahalgam, where representatives of all major political parties including BJP participated and appreciated Omar's mature leadership and inclusive approach. “It was a moment of unity that brought every political party on the same page in the interest of our people and nation,” he noted.

The NC Provincial President underscored that during the tense period following the Pahalgam incident and the Indo-Pak conflict, the entire NC cadre – from the Chief Minister and Cabinet Ministers to local party workers – were actively present on the ground, working day and night to support affected civilians.