Omar Abdullah Accuses Authorities of Sidelining Muslim Martyrs on Martyrs' Day

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at restrictions imposed on Martyrs' Day commemorations in the region. He alleged that the sacrifices of Kashmiris who fought against British rule are being deliberately overlooked due to their religious identity. Abdullah argued that because the martyrs were Muslims and the then-Maharaja was a non-Muslim under British paramountcy, their legacy is being marginalized. He made these remarks in the context of ongoing tensions over how the day is officially observed in the Union Territory.
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