Omar Abdullah on Maharashtra's 'Strange Political Alliances'

Omar Abdullah comments on the unusual political alliances forming in Maharashtra amid municipal polls. He observes that friends become foes and vice versa, highlighting new alliances between unlikely parties. He stresses the importance of voting, aligning his views with those of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

In a striking commentary on Maharashtra's evolving political landscape, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the state's current political alliances as 'strange'. Campaigning for municipal polls, he noticed unusual partnerships where traditional adversaries have come together, effectively blurring the lines between friends and enemies.

Abdullah specifically referred to the Nationalist Congress Party's factions reconciling in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, as well as unexpected post-election collaborations between BJP, Congress, and AIMIM in Ambernath and Akot. According to Abdullah, these developments paint a 'strange' picture, leaving him, and perhaps others, eagerly anticipating the electoral outcomes.

Emphasizing the critical role of citizen participation in democracy, Abdullah echoed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat by asserting the importance of voting. He argued that change is driven by those who engage actively in the democratic process, stressing that voting is an essential responsibility for all citizens.

(With inputs from agencies.)