Briefly came across Omar, Farooq at Tulip Garden: Rijiju seeks to clarify meeting

SRINAGAR : Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence.

“A beautiful morning walk became a political discussion, echoed even in J&K Assembly too! I briefly came across CM, Omar Abdullah sahab and Farooq Abdullah sahab at the Tulip Garden on early morning visit to avoid inconvenience for the visitors & tourists at daytime.

“We exchanged pleasantries! Let’s enjoy the beauty of Kashmir beyond politics!” Rijiju posted on his X handle. PTI