Jammu protests erupted on October 26, 2026, after National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said Pakistan was protecting Kashmiris. BJP leaders demanded an apology, while several organisations sought an investigation into his remarks.

Key Takeaways

  • Protesters marched, raised slogans and burned effigies of Abdullah.
  • BJP MP Sat Sharma called on Abdullah to apologise to the nation.
  • Two organisations lodged a criminal complaint at Channi Police Station.

What prompted the Jammu protests

Abdullah made the remarks in Baramulla, saying that Pakistan’s insistence that the decision on Kashmir had not been made was protecting Kashmiris. His comments drew criticism from BJP leaders and several organisations.

The Rashtriya Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Dogra Front and National Anti-Terrorism Front were among the groups that held marches and demonstrations.

Leaders and organisations seek action

BJP MP Sat Sharma demanded that Abdullah apologise to the nation and said he should consider living in Pakistan if he did not. BJP leader Shakti Raj Parihar called for an FIR on sedition charges and Abdullah’s arrest.

Panun Kashmir and the Jammu State People’s Movement lodged a criminal complaint at Channi Police Station. Separately, the Jammu State Movement called for a fair, independent and time-bound investigation and asked authorities to examine possible legal action.

Congress leader Ravinder Sharma said Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India and reiterated his party’s call for the restoration of its statehood.

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