Kashmir Cannot Be Punished Because BJP Lost: Omar Abdullah

The people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir cannot be punished just because the Bharatiya Janata Party failed to win elections. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent remarks show how the Modi government is blocking rights and delaying statehood, treating promises as party property. The denial of statehood after elections is not only unfair but also clear proof that India’s rulers have no respect for their own words when results do not go in their favour.

Omar Abdullah’s Clear Stand

Omar Abdullah said openly that the people of Kashmir should not pay the price for BJP’s failure at the ballot box. His words show how New Delhi has broken its own promises and continues to shift its stance to suit party politics.

Demand For Statehood:

• Abdullah reminded that the Supreme Court was told about three steps: delimitation, elections, and then statehood.
• Both delimitation and elections have been completed with large public participation.
• Blocking statehood now is a betrayal of that sequence and an open injustice.

Broken Promises:

• Statehood was never promised only if BJP won elections.
• By blocking it now, BJP is punishing people for exercising their right to vote.
• Modi’s government has shown that it values power over honesty.

BJP’s Politics Of Punishment

The BJP has turned governance in Kashmir into politics of punishment. Instead of respecting people’s choice, it treats votes as a personal insult.

Holding People Hostage:

• The Modi government is using electoral defeat as an excuse to block rights.
• Citizens are being treated as hostages to party politics.
• Statehood is a right, not a gift or a prize for loyalty.

Weakening Democracy:

• Linking rights to party success makes India’s democracy meaningless.
• A government that punishes people for not voting for it cannot claim to respect democracy.
• Modi’s actions show that for his party, power matters more than principles.

After Removal Of Article 370

The denial of statehood comes after the removal of Article 370 in August 2019, which left Kashmir without protection and full of restrictions.

Loss Of Rights:

• Special status was removed in the name of growth but instead people got more control and curbs.
• Promises of peace and progress were replaced with curfews, mass arrests, and silence.
• Even after elections, the promise of statehood has not been kept.

Central Control:

• Decisions about Jammu and Kashmir are now made in Delhi, far from local needs.
• Governors and administrators control everything while local leaders are ignored.
• Without statehood, people are left without a real voice in their own affairs.

BJP’s Fear Of People’s Vote

The BJP’s refusal to restore statehood shows its fear of people’s will. Having lost elections, it now tries to twist the rules instead of accepting the verdict.

Fear Of Defeat:

• BJP could not win despite having the full support of state machinery.
• Instead of accepting results, it chose to punish voters.
• This proves that the party is afraid of free and fair competition.

Fighting Against The People:

• Abdullah rightly said that if BJP blocks statehood, it is fighting against the people themselves.
• This shows how little respect the ruling party has for citizens.
• Such behaviour only deepens mistrust and anger.

Impact On Everyday Lives

Behind the political battles, it is ordinary people who suffer the most from the denial of statehood and continued central control.

Daily Problems:

• People bring problems about jobs, welfare, and development.
• Without statehood, these issues get stuck in slow bureaucratic systems.
• Abdullah reminded that earlier state governments solved such problems more directly.

Growing Anger:

• People see denial of statehood as proof that their votes do not matter.
• Anger grows when rights are tied to party politics.
• The sense of unfair treatment has become stronger with each broken promise.

Silence Of The World

The refusal to restore statehood also exposes the silence of world powers. While India calls itself the largest democracy, its actions in Kashmir prove the opposite.

False Image:

• India promotes its democratic image abroad but punishes voters at home.
• Its global reputation is built on propaganda, not real practice.
• Denying statehood proves that these claims are hollow.

World’s Duty:

• The world must see that India is blocking rights of millions of people.
• Silence from global powers allows Modi to continue unchecked.
• If democracy is to mean anything, India must be pressed to respect its own promises.

Conclusion: Statehood Is A Right, Not A Reward

Omar Abdullah’s words make clear that the rights of people in Kashmir cannot depend on BJP’s win or loss. The Modi government’s refusal to restore statehood after its defeat is an act of punishment that shows open disregard for democracy.

The people of Kashmir cannot be held hostage to BJP’s fear of losing elections. Every day of delay only deepens mistrust and proves that New Delhi is not sincere. The global community must also see that India is breaking its own promises and damaging peace in the region.

Statehood is not a reward from a party in power but a right of the people. Restoring it is the only way to begin repairing trust and ensuring fairness. Until that happens, India’s claim of being a democracy will remain nothing more than empty words.