BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday condemned the vandalism of the Ashoka Emblem at the Hazratbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it "unfortunate".
Trivedi said, "Utter disrespect to the national emblem by the leader of the INDI Alliance and CM of J-K. Omar Abdullah, rather than condemning the dastardly attack, tried to justify it."
BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Saturday denounced the vandalisation of a stone plaque at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, saying the act was "on the same lines as Osama bin Laden" and describing it as a "well-thought-out conspiracy" against the nation's identity.
As states in North India continue to be affected by flooding due to heavy rainfall, the Indian Air Force conducted relief operations across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday continued his tour of flood-affected regions, visiting Kulgam to meet residents impacted by the recent floods.
Mufti held the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and its members responsible for the escalation of the event and demanded action against them under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), claiming what they did was an act of "blasphemy."
The carnival was widely appreciated by the public, with visitors praising the variety and quality of items displayed, which is an important step towards preserving Kashmir's traditional crafts while also encouraging innovation among the youth.
Heavy rainfall in the last few days caused widespread damage in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Residents are suffering from damaged houses, sunken roads, and destroyed crops.
The Chief Superintendent of Police, Abhinav Barange, has confirmed that members of the Hindu community have gathered at the police station to provide statements regarding the incident.