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BJP claims Jammu’s sentiments hurt by NC’s cabinet reshuffle
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party said the recent cabinet reshuffle by the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir has offended people in Jammu.
Earlier this week the National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir announced a reshuffle of its cabinet portfolios. The changes, which affected several senior ministers, were presented as an effort to improve administrative efficiency.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately criticised the move, stating that it has hurt the sentiments of the people of Jammu. Party leaders in the region said the reshuffle ignored the aspirations of the Jammu electorate and could deepen existing regional divides.
Political analysts noted that Jammu, traditionally a stronghold of the BJP, often reacts sharply to decisions perceived as marginalising its interests. The party warned that the reshuffle could translate into electoral setbacks for the NC in the upcoming local polls.
The NC government has not released an official response to the BJP’s allegations, leaving the dispute to play out in the public and media arena.
The episode underscores the delicate balance the state government must maintain between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region, especially ahead of the next election cycle.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately criticised the move, stating that it has hurt the sentiments of the people of Jammu. Party leaders in the region said the reshuffle ignored the aspirations of the Jammu electorate and could deepen existing regional divides.
Political analysts noted that Jammu, traditionally a stronghold of the BJP, often reacts sharply to decisions perceived as marginalising its interests. The party warned that the reshuffle could translate into electoral setbacks for the NC in the upcoming local polls.
The NC government has not released an official response to the BJP’s allegations, leaving the dispute to play out in the public and media arena.
The episode underscores the delicate balance the state government must maintain between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region, especially ahead of the next election cycle.