On Srinagar streets, BJP and NC take on each other, Mehbooba calls it fixed match

BJP and National Conference workers clashed on Srinagar streets on Wednesday, leading police to block their routes. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticized police for enabling both demonstrations. BJP called for a secretariat gherao to protest against the National Conference government for recruitment and power tariffs.

National Conference countered by demanding accountability for central government promises. Police stopped the BJP march at Hari Singh High Street but allowed a section to enter the secretariat. The National Conference, led by Health Minister Sakina Itoo, tried to march towards the BJP office but was halted. The NC accused BJP of having its own "police". The PDP labeled these protests as "a fixed match".