Omar, Mufti spar over ‘weaponising’ water, patriotism, pro-Pakistan tilt

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 16, 2025

J&K CM Omar Abdullah's push to restart the Tulbul Navigation Project amid Indus Water Treaty discussions sparked a feud with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who accused him of "weaponising water." The leaders clashed over patriotism and regional interests, with accusations of being pro-Pakistan. The project, stalled since 1987 due to...

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Omar Abdullah

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (born 1970)

'Will never permit': J&K CM on Indus diversion to Punjab; ally Cong fumes

A dispute has erupted among northern states over the central government's plan to divert surplus water from the Indus system. Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister..

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Won’t share Indus waters with other states: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the central government's proposal to divert Indus River waters to other states, asserting..

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US is 'friend' to others only when its own interests are served: J&K CM's jibe over Trump-Munir lunch; suggests solution to end Middle-East conflict

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticised US foreign policy following the hosting of Pakistan's Army Chief by the US President. He also urged..

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British high commissioner meets Omar in Delhi, National Conference terms it courtesy call

British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron recently met with Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi, accompanied by her team. While the..

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National Conference ups ante against ‘dual power centre’ in J&K, seeks restoration of statehood for effective governance

The National Conference (NC) has intensified its criticism of the "dual power centre" in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it impedes effective governance. NC..

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Mehbooba Mufti

Chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2016 to 2018

PDP Leader Mehbooba Mufti Thanks Donald Trump for India-Pakistan Ceasefire: ‘So Many People Died…’ 02:22

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Pakistan

Country in South Asia

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Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Pakistan's call for a Nobel Peace Prize for Trump after US strikes in Iran, questioning if Pakistan supported Trump to bomb a..

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BIG tension for Pakistan, China, this Russian-built stealth frigate, equipped to launch deadly BrahMos missile, set to be commissioned into Indian Navy on...

The ceremony will be presided over by VAdm Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of many..

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India must be prepared to confront China, especially after the Galwan clash, and highlighted the importance..

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