Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its inconsistent stance on the release of political figures, specifically contrasting the party's opposition to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail with its support for the temporary release of Engineer Rashid. He noted that while the BJP condemned Kejriwal's release as undemocratic, they welcomed Rashid's release for the election, suggesting hypocrisy in their positions. Abdullah further accused the BJP of attempting to ally with smaller parties and independent candidates to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir while disregarding their past actions against the country. He emphasized that the National Conference has sacrificed many workers in the struggle for the nation. The BJP, represented by its Jammu and Kashmir president Ravinder Raina, dismissed Abdullah's allegations as unfounded and politically motivated. The comments came as the region prepares for upcoming elections, with Abdullah supporting his party’s candidate in the campaign.