I can chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', but why am I being asked to prove my nationalism: Omar Abdullah

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New Delhi: Reacting to the ongoing debate over 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the need to prove his nationalism.

Addressing the media, Omar said, “I've no objection with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogan, but why are you asking for a certificate to prove nationalism. I will not say a slogan for your happiness, I will say it when I will feel like.

Launching a scathing attack at the BJP, he said, “The situation is like in 80s. The way Congress was dismantling state governments, BJP is doing the same.”

Further reacting on JNU row, he said, “Show me one university where politics is not allowed. If allowed to vote then politics will happen. Actions are being taken on the basis of doubts.”

(With Agency inputs)