Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a blistering attack on the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, accusing him of repeatedly using “derogatory, uncivil and unacceptable language” against the Leader of Opposition and others, and charged the ruling National Conference (NC) with “insulting Jammu’s dignity” by appointing such a person to the post.
J&K BJP Spokespersons, Arun Gupta, Dr Tahir Chowdhary, and Zorawar Singh Jamwal criticized the NC and its leaders while addressing a joint press conference at BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
Arun Gupta said the Deputy Chief Minister had “forgotten the language of a civilized society” and had “crossed all boundaries of decency and responsibility expected from a public office-holder.”
“When the Deputy Chief Minister speaks, he seems to forget how a leader in a civilized society should talk. He doesn’t know where to stop or what dignity demands,” Gupta said, asserting that such conduct “tarnishes Jammu’s image.”
He further reminded that the Deputy Chief Minister’s post has no constitutional recognition, while the Leader of Opposition is a constitutionally defined position, deserving respect across the political spectrum.
Calling out the National Conference, Gupta alleged that the party had “knowingly chosen a person with an abusive temperament” to represent Jammu.
Dr Tahir Chowdhary echoed the sentiment, accusing the NC leadership of showing its “disregard and bias” towards Jammu through its appointment choices. He added that such language from a constitutional office sends a “dangerous message” to the next generation.
Chowdhary said the BJP had earlier avoided commenting out of respect for the decorum of politics, but the Deputy CM’s “repeated outbursts” had crossed the line. He further questioned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s silence, saying, “Why hasn’t the Chief Minister acted? Why hasn’t the NC corrected this behaviour? Their silence means endorsement.”
Zorawar Singh Jamwal drew a historical parallel, invoking the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s conduct as an example of parliamentary dignity. He said that the Deputy CM’s “abusive and provocative remarks” reflect a “moral and political collapse” in the ruling camp.
“The problem is not just what he says – it’s that his wrongs are being justified. The Chief Minister’s silence is an endorsement. No society, no institution accepts this level of indecency,” he added.
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