Jammu, February 11, 2026 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed regret over his remarks made in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, stating that he had no intention of hurting anyone, even as BJP legislators continued their protest inside the House.
Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said his comments were directed at the members concerned and not at their family members. “I regret my remarks if they have caused any hurt. My comments were directed at them and not at their families. However, their field commander went to the extent of dragging my late grandfather into the issue while leaving,” Abdullah said, referring to Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma.
Earlier, BJP MLAs termed the reported remarks as inappropriate and contrary to the dignity of the House. Raising slogans inside the Assembly, they demanded that the Chief Minister withdraw his comments and issue a formal apology, leading to a brief walkout.
The BJP legislators later returned to the House and reiterated their demand for an apology. “Let the Chief Minister come forward and say it was a slip of the tongue, express regret, and apologise,” they said.
Despite the noisy scenes and continued protests, the proceedings of the House continued.
