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BJP pulls out of alliance with PDP in Kashmir; Mufti submits resignation, Omar Abdullah meets Governor

BJP pulls out of alliance with PDP in Kashmir; Mufti submits resignation, Omar Abdullah meets Governor

Ram Madhav

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The announcement was made Tuesday BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav

The BJP has pulled out of its alliance with the PDP in Kashmir.

Kashmir BJP leaders had "all of a sudden" been called for a meeting with BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday.The announcement that the BJP was pulling out of the alliance was made after the meeting.

According to reports, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has submitted her resignation and has called a PDP meeting at 4pm today. She is expected to brief the media at 5pm today.

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Meanwhile,National Conference's Omar Abdullah met Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra in Srinagar a short while ago.

"We have taken a decision, it is untenable for BJP to continue in alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, hence we are withdrawing," Madhav said.

"Terrorism, violence and radicalisation have risen and fundamental rights of the citizens are under danger in the Valley. "Shujaat Bukhari's killing is an example," Madhav added.

Madhav called for President's rule in the state to help bring the situation in Kashmir under control.