J&K government formation: No deal or discussion with BJP, says Omar

"So many stories doing the rounds about a BJP-NC deal. Let me say this as strongly as possible — there is no deal or any discussion going on"

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah adressing a press conference in Srinagar Monday on 22, December 2014. PHOTO/ NISSAR AHMAD. -

Outgoing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on categorically said there is “no deal” or any “discussion” going on between his National Conference (NC) and the BJP over the issue of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr. Abdullah took to Twitter to make this assertion amid speculation that the NC may support the BJP in forming a government in Jammu and Kashmir.

“So many stories doing the rounds about a BJP NC deal. Let me say this as strongly as possible — THERE IS NO DEAL NOR ANY DISCUSSION going on,” he said.

So many stories doing the rounds about a BJP NC deal. Let me say this as strongly as possible - THERE IS NO DEAL NOR ANY DISCUSSION going on

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) >December 25, 2014

In another tweet, Mr. Abdullah hoped that someone from the PDP, the BJP and the Congress would form a government quickly.

“I hope someone from the PDP/BJP/Cong steps up & forms a government in J&K quickly. Denying stupid rumours is fast becoming a full time job,” he said.

I hope someone from the PDP/BJP/Cong steps up & forms a government in J&K quickly. Denying stupid rumours is fast becoming a full time job.

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) >December 25, 2014