Abdullah noted that two families have had a great contribution in building modern India and the role of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi cannot be undermined.
After boycotting municipal and Panchayat polls, the National Conference(NC) has upped the ante and sought early Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
"Hold elections, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, not New Delhi, will choose the government they want for themselves. BJP may attempt to get the polls delayed for the fear of imminent defeat due to its misgovernance and failure in keeping up the promises," said Dr Farooq Abdullah, National Conference (NC) president.
Hailing Governor Satya Pal Malik's decision to dissolve the state Legislative Assembly, Dr Abdullah said, "After dissolving the assembly, the state heaved a sigh of relief as the prospect of getting rid of a corrupt lot, who indulged in acts of commission and omission for three and half years, was finally here."
Dr Abdullah said a stable and strong government alone can lead the state to peace and development. "The alliance on crutches do not suit the state which is facing numerous challenges. National Conference will get peoples' massive mandate," he added.
He have a clarion call to the opposition parties across the spectrum to shun trivial differences and make the Mahagathbandhan stronger to take on the government in New Delhi.
"It is upon the Opposition to unite for the unity of India. The nation has no threat from China or Pakistan, but from the forces inimical to secularism and inclusive ethos of India. Neither Lord Ram nor Allah need votes. Politics of hate has done immense harm to the country, and belittling political families like Nehrus and Gandhis is a cheap political discourse," he said.
Abdullah noted that two families have had a great contribution in building modern India and the role of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi cannot be undermined. "The family has given many sacrifices for the nation", he said
Without naming the BJP, the National Conference chief lamented over ill-conceived decisions on GST and demonetization, saying these have choked avenues of employment and growth by adversely affecting industries and related sectors.
"Even the state like Jammu and Kashmir could not escape from the ill-effects of anti-people policies perused by the Centre", he said
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