Law university announcement traps CM Omar Abdullah under legal lens

BJP Alleges MCC Violation by CM Omar Abdullah Over NLU Announcement in Budgam

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30 (STC): MLA Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma yesterday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by announcing the opening of National Law University (NLU) classes in Budgam, where the by-election process is currently underway.
Sharma said, “On the floor of the House, Omar Abdullah Sahib gave assurance to open the classes of the National Law University in Budgam, which is against the Model Code of Conduct. For this mistake, he should resign on moral grounds.”
Questioning the legality of the Chief Minister’s announcement, Sharma said, “What right does he have to make such decisions when the Model Code of Conduct is in place? The Chief Minister cannot ignore the directions of the Election Commission of India.”
The BJP leader further said, “If the Chief Minister does not step down, the BJP will file a complaint with the Election Commission and demand strict action.”
Meanwhile, NC’s candidate for by-polls in Budgam constituency, Aga Syed Mahmood Mosavi in a facebook post has thanked the CM for starting the National Law University at Ompora Budgam.
(Straight Talk Communications)