Srinagar: A video clip has appeared on social networking sites which purportedly shows a Jammu and Kashmir Minister invoking religion to seek support of a reluctant old man in the upcoming elections.
Jammu and Kashmir's Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo, the only woman minister in the Omar Abdullah Cabinet, along with her party workers, is apparently seen asking the old man to support her during the elections.
The man is seen eventually pledging support to Ms Itoo and the party.
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Mr Abdullah too said on Twitter that he has spoken to the minister and she has clarified that the incident took place before the Model Code of Conduct came into force on March 5.
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He also questioned Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) petitioning the Election Commission over the video. "She isn't asking for votes or in anyway talking about elections/rival candidates. How is this then an election matter? I know the PDP is in complete panic mode but using old videos and trying to mislead the EC about code violations is desperate beyond words," Mr Abdullah tweeted.
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