No deal or discussion with BJP on govt formation: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 26: Outgoing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday night categorically said there is "no deal" or any "discussion" going on between his National Conference(NC) and BJP over the issue of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. [BJP to play crucial role in J&K government formation: Arun Jaitley]

Omar took to Twitter to make this assertion amid speculation that the NC may support BJP in forming a new government in Jammu & Kashmir. "So many stories doing the rounds about a BJP NC deal. Let me say this as strongly as possible - THERE IS NO DEAL NOR ANY DISCUSSION going on," he said.

In another tweet, Omar hoped that someone from the PDP, BJP and Congress would form a government quickly. "I hope someone from the PDP/BJP/Cong steps up & forms a government in J&K quickly. Denying stupid rumours is fast be becoming a full time job," he said.

PTI