India, Oct. 24 -- National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has triggered a political controversy after claiming that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir by repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue at international forums.

He also questioned the Centre's intentions, alleging that people in the region could not expect justice from Delhi.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister over his remarks, demanding a public apology and accusing him of making statements against India's interests.

Some BJP leaders went further, suggesting that Abdullah should move to Pakistan if he continued to express such views.

Abdullah made the remarks on Saturday while addressing...