Srinagar, Oct. 25 -- National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday triggered a political controversy by saying that Pakistan's continued efforts to raise the Kashmir issue at international forums were helping protect the interests and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP strongly condemned his remarks, describing them as "seditious and anti-national" and demanding legal action against the former chief minister.

Addressing a party convention at Dak Bungalow in north Kashmir's Baramulla district in the presence of senior party leaders and seven legislators from north Kashmir, Abdullah expressed little hope that the Centre would deliver justice to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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