{
  "id": 16343526,
  "title": "'Act of treason': BJP guns for Farooq Abdullah over 'Pak protecting Kashmiris' remark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/act-of-treason-bjp-guns-for-farooq-abdullah-over-pak-protecting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:47:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/act-of-treason-bjp-slams-farooq-abdullah-over-claim-pakistan-is-protecting-kashmiris/articleshow/135173056.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) harshly criticized National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah for alleging that Pakistan was \"protecting\" Jammu and Kashmir's people by consistently raising the Kashmir issue internationally. BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir accused Abdullah of echoing Pakistan's narrative. Ravinder Raina, a BJP leader from the region, called Abdullah's remarks an \"act of treason\" and denounced Pakistan for allegedly supporting terrorism in the region for decades. Raina claimed Pakistan has sought to turn Jammu and Kashmir into a \"graveyard and cremation ground\" over the past 35 years and accused the country of providing training, weapons, and other support to terrorists. Other BJP leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna and Altaf Thakur, also condemned Abdullah's statement, accusing him of exploiting Kashmiris throughout his political career and attacking India's unity and integrity. Congress leader Ravinder Sharma disagreed with Abdullah but raised concerns about the political and administrative situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the delay in restoring statehood.",
  "summary": "In recent developments, BJP leaders have taken strong issue with Farooq Abdullah's comments regarding Pakistan's alleged support for Kashmiris. Abdullah, speaking at a workers' gathering, cast doubt on the central government's approach to Jammu and Kashmir, raising questions about India's commitment to justice. In response, BJP representatives charged him with treason, claiming his remarks weaken…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}