# Political developments in Jammu and Kashmir > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-developments-in-jammu-and-kashmir > Updated: 2026-10-06T11:33:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has faced political scrutiny and criticism regarding various administrative and social issues. In September 2026, Congress President Tariq Hamid Karra criticized Abdullah following a dispute over the rendition of the national song, Vande Mataram, at a film festival. Karra described the Chief Minister’s remarks regarding the controversy as “detached from reality and highly unfortunate,” arguing that the government should uphold secular values. By October 2026, the focus shifted to Abdullah’s opposition to administrative actions against Rohingya refugees. The Chief Minister described a crackdown on the refugee population as “sudden and unjustified,” noting that while illegal entry is a legal matter, many were granted shelter on humanitarian grounds. This crackdown followed inspections by a Centre-appointed committee, resulting in eviction notices and the displacement of approximately 1,800 people. Abdullah also clarified that the Jammu and Kashmir government would not implement the proposed Uniform Civil Code, stating such legislation belongs to Parliament. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Omar Abdullah criticizes Rohingya crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah criticized the central government's crackdown on Rohingya refugees, calling the eviction drives unjustified and noting the community was granted shelter on humanitarian terms. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omar-abdullah-criticizes-rohingya-crackdown-in-jammu-and-kashmir ### 2026-09-12: Tariq Hamid Karra criticizes Omar Abdullah over Vande Mataram row J&K Congress President Tariq Hamid Karra criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over a dispute regarding the rendition of Vande Mataram, calling his remarks on potential public jailings “detached from reality” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tariq-hamid-karra-criticizes-omar-abdullah-over-vande-mataram-row --- Cite as: Political developments in Jammu and Kashmir. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-developments-in-jammu-and-kashmir