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Omar Abdullah Dismisses PDP’s Urdu Language Claim as ‘Total Lie’

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly refuted the PDP's allegation that Urdu has been dropped as the official language and medium for revenue records. He challenged PDP leader Iltija Mufti to show the order, calling the claim a "total lie." Abdullah clarified that a proposal to drop Urdu is on his table but he has not approved it. He also dismissed rumors of step-motherly treatment to Urdu by his government.

Key Points: Omar Abdullah Refutes PDP Urdu Allegation

  • CM Omar Abdullah refutes PDP claim
  • No order to drop Urdu as official language
  • Challenges Iltija Mufti to show proof
  • File on dropping Urdu not approved
  • PDP accused of selling lies
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CM Abdullah refutes as 'total lie' PDP allegation about Urdu being dropped as official language in J&K

J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls PDP's claim of dropping Urdu as official language a 'total lie', challenges Iltija Mufti to show proof.

"I have not approved it and nor am I going to approve it in the future - Omar Abdullah"

Srinagar, May 1

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday took the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party head-on for its allegation that the government had dropped Urdu as the official language and medium for revenue records and some revenue department exams.

Talking to the media here on Friday, Chief Minister Abdullah said, "This party (PDP) has nothing to say other than trying to sell lies. When did I order that Urdu should be dropped?

"Iltija Mufti is a young girl, but she is educated. What should we do to educate her more? Should we hold tuition classes for her.

"In her press conference against us, she showed the copy of an order asking for public response on the issue. As an elected government it is our duty to seek public response."

"That was not an order dropping Urdu as the official language or as the medium of revenue records. I can give you the number and date of the letter seeking public response. Let them show the order through which we have dropped Urdu", he challenged the PDP.

Chief Minister Abdullah said there was a proposal to drop Urdu and "that file is on my table. I have not approved it and nor am I going to approve it in the future", he asserted.

Iltija Mufti held a press conference here two days ago. She showed a purported official letter to the media, claiming that this was the order issued by the Chief Minister Abdullah-headed government that had decided to drop Urdu as the official language medium of revenue records and also as a compulsory language paper for some exams in the revenue department.

Chief Minister Abdullah on Friday dismissed the allegation and also set at rest rumours that Urdu language was being given a step-motherly treatment by the J&K government.

The PDP has often been launching scathing attacks on the Omar Abdullah-headed government allegedly for taking 'anti-people decisions'.

The PDP has criticised Chief Minister Abdullah for installation of electric meters to check pilferage of power. The PDP said Omar Abdullah had stated before coming to power that once in power he would throw the electric metres into the river. They also criticise the NC government for not providing free electricity to the Below Poverty Line electric consumers.

Chief Minister Abdullah has already said that Below Poverty Line families are entitled to 200 units of free electric power.

- IANS

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Michael C
I don't understand why there's so much drama. If the CM says he hasn't dropped Urdu and won't, why is PDP making such a big issue? Seems like political point-scoring. But honestly, I'd rather see both parties focus on real issues like electricity and employment.
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Vikram M
CM sahab has clarified beautifully. When a government seeks public response, that's called democracy! PDP is just frustrated because they're out of power. But I must say, Iltija Mufti is educated and she should know better than to misrepresent an official document. The people of J&K deserve truth, not political games.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Urdu poetry, I'm glad to hear CM Omar Abdullah is not dropping Urdu. It's a language that binds our diverse culture. That said, both parties need to stop with the he-said-she-said and start working on real issues like power supply and roads. Elections are about development, not language wars! 📚✨
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Kavya N
I appreciate that CM Abdullah is standing firm on not dropping Urdu. It's our heritage! But I also want to know - what about the free electricity for BPL families? Promises were made and people are still waiting. Both parties should stop fighting and start delivering. 🙏
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James A
This whole controversy seems manufactured. A letter seeking public opinion is not an order - that's basic governance. PDP knows that, they're just trying to score cheap points. CM's challenge to "show the order" is clever. But will either side actually focus on improving education and infrastructure? Unlikely. 😒

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