Omar Abdullah calls for clarity on INDIA Bloc's future, urges post-Delhi polls meeting

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed disappointment over the lack of clarity in the INDIA bloc's leadership and agenda. He suggested the alliance should be dissolved if it was intended solely for parliamentary elections.

Abdullah emphasized the need for AAP, Congress, and other parties to strategize on how to effectively compete with the BJP. He called for a post-Delhi Assembly elections meeting to determine the alliance's future direction.

Responding to an RJD leader's claim that the INDIA bloc was only for the Lok Sabha elections, Abdullah noted there was no set time frame for the alliance and highlighted the absence of recent meetings to clarify its purpose.

He suggested that a meeting might be convened after the Delhi polls to provide more clarity on the alliance's objectives and continuity.

When asked about growing support for AAP in the upcoming Delhi elections, Abdullah stated that local parties like AAP and Congress would decide their strategies. He acknowledged AAP's past electoral success in Delhi and stressed the need to see the voters' decision this time.

Separately, Abdullah spoke about the orientation program for newly elected Jammu and Kashmir legislators, highlighting the need to adapt to the new system post-statehood. He mentioned the involvement of senior members and the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha in guiding the legislators for better representation in future sessions.