Srinagar: Questioning Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's "silence" on NIT issue, Opposition National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said she has "abdicated" all authority.
"The Deputy CM isn't the head of Government. He doesn't get to order inquiries & action against police. CM has abdicated all authority," Mr Abdullah said in a series of tweets.
The former chief minister was referring to Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Thursday announcing a magisterial probe into the clashes between local and outstation students at NIT Srinagar after India's defeat by West Indies in the T20 World Cup last week.
Mr Abdullah said Ms Mufti should realise that silence is not always a virtue and the situation demanded that she reassure students from inside and outside the state.
"J&K CM must realise that silence isn't always a virtue. Students, both from within & outside J&K are feeling insecure. Time to reassure them," he said.
"Ms Mufti is happy with information department releasing mundane & inane press notes while keeping totally silent on critical issues," Mr Abdullah Omar added.
Earlier, Mr Abdullah had hit out at the Chief Minister saying she was talking about "office cleanliness" when protesters were assaulting policemen and "slain militants were given gun salute" in the Valley.
"Protesters assault police, burn their vehicle and militants given a "gun salute". CM talks about office cleanliness!" Mr Abdullah tweeted.
A group of residents in south Kashmir Pulwama district yesterday clashed with police personnel after a funeral of a militant killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Shopian district of the Valley.
The protesters also set ablaze a police vehicle during the violent clashes that lasted several hours.
"The Deputy CM isn't the head of Government. He doesn't get to order inquiries & action against police. CM has abdicated all authority," Mr Abdullah said in a series of tweets.
The former chief minister was referring to Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Thursday announcing a magisterial probe into the clashes between local and outstation students at NIT Srinagar after India's defeat by West Indies in the T20 World Cup last week.
"J&K CM must realise that silence isn't always a virtue. Students, both from within & outside J&K are feeling insecure. Time to reassure them," he said.
Advertisement
Earlier, Mr Abdullah had hit out at the Chief Minister saying she was talking about "office cleanliness" when protesters were assaulting policemen and "slain militants were given gun salute" in the Valley.
Advertisement
A group of residents in south Kashmir Pulwama district yesterday clashed with police personnel after a funeral of a militant killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Shopian district of the Valley.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
NIT Srinagar Hiring Director, Salary Rs 2.10 Lakh NIT Srinagar Closed Amid Protests Over Online Post, Other Colleges Shut Too Srinagar College Student Charged For "Sensitive" Social Media Post Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts Is Earth Orbiting Sun Or A Point In Space? Read This Fascinating Analysis Days After Rally Scare, Man With AK-47 Arrested Near Trump's Party Event 4 Top Leaders Quit Ajit Pawar's Party In Major Setback After Poll Drubbing Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories Viewed 215 Million Times On X: Report Days After Rally Scare, Man With AK-47 Arrested Near Trump's Party Event Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.