Jammu, June 27 -- Challenges Mehbooba to prove charges; promises detailed soon

Jammu Tawi, Jun 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday dismissed backdoor appointment allegations levelled by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and termed her claims as politically motivated.

Talking to reporters here, CM Omar, invoked a Hindi proverb, "ulta chor kotwal ko daante," accusing the opposition of raising questions despite having a questionable record on recruitment practices during their tenures.

He challenged the PDP President Mehbooba Mufti to prove her allegations, stating that even a single verifiable case of irregular appointment under the current administration should be presented publicly. "If they can name even one candidate appointed throug...