Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that a National Conference MLA from Jammu was offered Rs 20-30 crore, a ministerial berth, and a promise of restoration of the statehood of the Union Territory as inducements to make him jump ship to the BJP. The Opposition party has dismissed the allegation as false. Addressing a public gathering in Srinagar, Abdullah claimed that the offer was made by a Supreme Court lawyer associated with the BJP during a closed-door meeting with the MLA. He said the legislator personally informed him of the alleged offer.
