BJP attacks Omar for praising Pakistan's decision to open Sharda Peeth

The BJP Tuesday criticised National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah for praising Pakistan's decision to open the Sharda Peeth, situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, to pilgrims and said the region is under illegal occupation of the neighbouring country and India will take it back.

It also condemned human rights violations of minorities in Pakistan and said the United Nations should take note of the forcible conversion of two minor Hindu girls and take strong action against the country.

"Omar is lavishing praises on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his decision to open Sharda Peeth which is located in PoK. The PoK is not a part of Pakistan but an integral part of India like the entire Jammu and Kashmir.

"PoK is under illegal occupation of Pakistan and we will take it back and will construct a temple and a mutt there. The leaders dancing on the tune of Pakistan should be ashamed," BJP state president Ravinder Raina told reporters here.

Earlier in the day, Abdullah tweeted, "After the welcome announcement to open the Sharda Peeth corridor to religious pilgrims by @ImranKhanPTI, we hope the government in Pakistan will only announce the Kargil-Skardu road as also other routes to facilitate greater people to people contact."