Srinagar, July 28 (JKNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had not issued an unconditional apology over her controversial remarks, asserting that expressing regret with the word “if” cannot be termed a genuine apology.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the Mega Job Fair 2026 at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, Omar Abdullah, as per news agency JKNS, said there is a clear difference between expressing regret and seeking forgiveness.
“When someone says ‘if anyone was hurt,’ it is not an apology. There is a difference between regret and forgiveness,” Omar said.
He also criticised PDP MLA Waheed Parra over his claim that the controversial video was AI-generated, saying the PDP chief herself had now admitted that the video was genuine.
“For five days people were told it was AI. Today their own party president admitted she herself made those remarks. Those who misled the people should answer for it,” he said.
Commenting on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill introduced in Parliament, the Chief Minister welcomed the move and said the protests by students had compelled the Government of India to strengthen the examination system.
“If the examination system improves because of the students’ protest, it is a positive outcome. Let Parliament pass the Bill,” he said.
On the PDP’s proposed August 5 protest seeking restoration of Article 370, Omar said the party itself was responsible for the present political situation.
“If they had not brought the BJP to power in Jammu and Kashmir, we would not have reached this stage. If they now realise their mistake and want to rectify it, that is their decision,” Omar Abdullah said. (JKNS)
