Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, criticized Mehbooba Mufti (chief of the People's Democratic Party) for making unfounded allegations about corruption within the National Conference (NC). During an event in Ganderbal district, Abdullah stated that Mufti's claims about an NC minister demanding bribes were false, asserting that the NC treasurer is a Member of Parliament and not involved in local governance. Abdullah accused Mufti of attempting to deflect attention from the PDP's role in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, where an RTI revealed the party failed to appoint authorized agents to oversee voting, contributing to the BJP's victory. He also dismissed allegations of backdoor appointments within the NC, clarifying that outsourcing jobs is part of their operational scheme. Additionally, Abdullah addressed questions regarding alcohol sales in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the government has not promoted alcohol consumption despite ongoing anti-drug initiatives.