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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended Leader Of Oppostion leader Rahul Gandhi, who is battling allegations of meeting “anti-India forces” outside the country, saying it was no crime to go abroad and even the prime minister does it.
According to media reports, Responding to the BJP’s allegations, Abdullah questioned the premise that travelling abroad or interacting with foreign academics and institutions amounted to acting against national interests.
He said opposition leaders, like those in power, were free to travel overseas and engage in discussions, and that such interactions were a normal part of political and public life.
“When has Rahul Gandhi met any anti-Indian personality? Is it a crime to go abroad? He is free to go anywhere and talk (to anyone). Everyone does it. The prime minister does it. All ministers do it. Why should the BJP people object?” the chief minister told reporters upon reaching Katra onboard a Vande Bharat train from Srinagar this evening.
