Ladakh Violence: Omar Abdullah Defends Congress, Slams BJP Over Crisis
By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025
Srinagar Press Briefing
Amid rising anger in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the ruling party of using the crisis to cover up its own failures. He also came to the defense of the Congress, rejecting attempts to pin the blame on opposition parties.
“The BJP must stop blaming others and start owning its decisions. Ladakh’s current turmoil is a direct result of broken promises and political isolation,” Omar said in Srinagar.
Context: Ladakh’s Unrest Deepens
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Protests in Leh: Thousands demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards.
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Casualties: Several deaths and dozens injured, including security personnel.
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Escalation: A BJP office and police vehicles were set ablaze, shocking the region.
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Ripple Effect: The unrest has sparked solidarity protests in Kashmir and heightened scrutiny of Delhi’s policies.
Omar’s Key Points
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Defense of Congress: Praised the party’s “historic engagement” with Ladakh’s autonomy aspirations.
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Criticism of BJP: Accused it of centralizing power and ignoring tribal and youth voices.
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Call for Dialogue: Urged Delhi to restore democratic processes and engage directly with local stakeholders instead of imposing “top-down solutions.”
Why It Matters
The Chief Minister’s remarks highlight a growing political divide:
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BJP frames the unrest as externally influenced and politically engineered.
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Opposition leaders, including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, argue it is the direct outcome of Delhi’s neglect and broken promises.
The Ladakh violence is now at the heart of a larger statehood and democracy debate ahead of the crucial October 13 J&K Assembly session.
