Former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday dared the government of India to hoist tri-colour at LalChowk in Srinagar before talking about unfurling it in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Abdullah’s remarks drew criticism from the BJP, with deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh saying that the National Conference leader was “strengthening the separatists and militants.” He said that the tricolour was being hoisted in all parts of the state, including LalChowk. Abdullah, who had recently said Pakistan-administered Kashmir cannot become a part of India, said that he only told facts and that…
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