Omar Abdullah warns SIR deletions threaten Indian democracy
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 00:41 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Omar Abdullah said deletions under the Security of India (SIR) mechanism, not electronic voting machines, pose a serious threat to democracy. He also criticised the PDP for not backing his party in Rajya Sabha elections, a remark echoed by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah.
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