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BJP serves Omar Abdullah Rs 100 crore defamation notice
The Hindu··13 Jul
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP served a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his claim that the party tried to bribe National Conference MLAs to topple his government, The Hindu reported. Calling the charges false and defamatory, BJP demanded a written retraction and public apology within seven days or face a Rs 100 crore defamation suit.
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What It Means For You
- J&K politics is sharpening around alleged floor-crossing inducements.
- Defamation notices raise legal risk for high-voltage campaign speeches.
- Voters will watch whether charges are retracted or contested in court.
What's Happening
- BJP sent Omar Abdullah a notice over MLA-poaching allegations.
- The party seeks apology and retraction within seven days.
- It threatens a Rs 100 crore defamation suit if unmet.
Political Context
- Abdullah spoke to NC workers at Hazratbal last week.
- He also linked inducements to statehood restoration promises.
- BJP J&K president Sat Paul Sharma authorised the notice.
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