Modi Govt finds unlikely admirer in Omar Abdullah on fuel prices amid Iran war; Rijiju calls him a “reasonable leader” | Today’s news
In indirect praise for the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said India is in a relatively better position than many countries facing fuel shortages due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while expressing hope that the war in West Asia would end soon.
Abdullah’s remarks drew a response from Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who publicly praised the National Conference leader as a “sensible leader” and urged others to adopt a similarly constructive approach in public discourse.
“In Europe, aviation fuel (is allocated) by the liter and the neighboring country (Pakistan) tells the airlines to bring their planes, but that they cannot refuel them. Compared to that, the situation here is much better. However, we would hope that the war will end as soon as possible,” Abdullah is heard in the media in response to a question about its impact on fuel prices in the Middle East.
Abdullah’s remarks came amid concerns about the conflict’s impact on global energy markets and fuel supplies. Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and urged for the “early return” of statehood in the Union Territory. The Prime Minister’s Office shared pictures from the meeting on X.
Posting on X, Abdullah said he also congratulated the prime minister on the “milestone” of completing 12 “unbroken years in office”. Statehood is a major political issue in Jammu and Kashmir and all parties have urged the Center to keep its promise to restore it without further delay.
Lessons from Omar Abdullah sahab: Rijiju
“Some people need to learn from Omar Abdullah sahab. He is a sensible leader. Although we openly differ on some ideological issues. And at the same time we praise the Chief Minister’s approach to political communication,” Rijiju said while sharing a video of Omar’s comments.
Rijiju’s statement drew attention in political circles and is seen as an unusual example of recognition across party lines. Rijiju also added comments in Urdu which can be translated as: “We will fight each other politically but in times of crisis for the nation we must unite.”
Some people need to learn from Omar Abdullah sahab. He is a sensible leader.
Rijuji’s praise for Omar Abdullah comes days after the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister attended the INDIA bloc meeting held in Delhi. Omar Abdullah’s party, National Conference is part of the opposition bloc INDIA.
