Friday, May 22, 2026 – National Conference president Farooq Abdullah launched a pointed political broadside against the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday, holding the party squarely responsible for what he described as the systematic dismantling of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and political stability. Speaking to reporters at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, Abdullah alleged that the PDP had caused deep and lasting harm to the region during its tenure in power — and had yet to show any acknowledgment of that damage.
The remarks come at a time when J&K’s political landscape remains deeply contested, with the question of statehood restoration still unresolved and multiple parties jockeying for relevance. Abdullah’s comments reflect the simmering rivalry within the region’s mainstream political establishment, where the NC and PDP have long competed for the same voter base in the Valley.
Though brief in delivery, the statement carries weight given Abdullah’s stature as the region’s most senior mainstream politician. It also signals that as political activity gradually picks up in the UT, inter-party tensions are likely to intensify heading into future electoral cycles.
