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IN PHOTOS: Jammu and Kashmir BJP takes to streets against NC government over unemployment, price hike
Updated On: 02 September, 2026 07:55 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
BJP leaders and workers on Wednesday held a protest at Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government over unemployment, price rise, and alleged corruption. (PICS/ AFP)

The BJP leaders are expected to proceed towards the Secretariat from there to gherao the building. (PIC/ AFP)

Heavy security was deployed from Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk to the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar

The BJP has cornered the government over the recent electricity tariff hike, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has maintained that the decision was taken out of compulsion

Meanwhile, the National Conference has also announced a protest at Gindun Park on Wednesday, demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and accountability for promises made by the Centre in Parliament and before the Supreme Court

Heavy security has also been deployed around the BJP office in Srinagar ahead of the National Conference’s march

Carrying placards, BJP leaders and hundreds of workers assembled near the Clock Tower at Lal Chowk and raised slogans against the National Conference government. They were detained by the police.
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