Omar Abdullah, a senior National Conference leader, responds to criticism involving the Vande Mataram row by accusing Congress of targeting Kashmiris. In his remarks, Abdullah questions whether Congress wants Kashmiris to be jailed over their stance toward the national song.
Abdullah’s argument centers on the idea that a single national law now applies across the country and mandates full rendition of Vande Mataram. He says this requirement is not limited to any region, and he frames the controversy as a political dispute over enforcement rather than a regional issue.
NDTV and Times of India both report Abdullah’s sharp rebuttal to Congress and his question about intentions behind the criticism. The outlets’ coverage focuses on his broader claim that the legal and enforcement framework is national, while also reflecting the tense political framing in his comments.
