Srinagar, May 1 -- Omar Abdullah on Friday dismissed claims about the removal of Urdu, asserting that no such decision has been taken and accusing the opposition PDP of spreading misinformation to mislead the public.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official event in Pampore, the Chief Minister said the government had only invited public feedback on a proposal and no final decision had been approved.

"There is no question of dropping Urdu. People should not spread lies. It is unfortunate that some cannot distinguish between seeking feedback and taking a decision," Abdullah said as per KNS.

He added that critics had failed to produce any official order indicating the removal of Urdu. "What they are referring to is merely a c...