Jammu, June 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday took a sharp swipe at PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and People's Conference chairman Sajjad Lone, accusing them of political hypocrisy over the issue of reservation in government recruitment.

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Omar said both leaders had ample opportunity to raise the matter earlier but chose to remain silent for political convenience. "They were silent when it mattered. Today they are raising hue and cry just for show. Mehbooba Mufti, when she needed votes, did not allow even her party members to speak about reservation. Why didn't she speak about it when she was contesting from Anantnag and seeking support in Rajouri and Poonch?" he asked.

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