Published 08:11 IST, January 26th 2020

Mamata Banerjee asks 'When will this end?' as Omar Abdullah's picture circulates online

Aghast at the transformation seen in former Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, expressed her disbelief at his unverified photo

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Aghast at transformation seen in former Jammu-Kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, expressed her disbelief at an unverified photo of detained politician circulating online. Banerjee said that she felt s at state of India's democracy asking when will this end. Abdullah and his far Farooq Abdullah have been detained by J&K ministration since August 5, prior to revocation of Article 370.

Mamata express sorrow at Omar Abdullah's transformation

Detained since Aug 5, Omar Abdullah w shifted to his personal residence from guest house

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Congress, Shiv Sena hope Omar's return 

Expressing relief at Omar's smiling photo inspite of his unkempt, straggly and shaggy bearded appearance, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill hoped that BJP will release him soon. Missing his Twitter wit, Shiv Sena spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed hope at catching a glimpse of detained politician. She ded that it was s to feel happiness at just a photo of former CM. 

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Omar Abdullah shifted to his residence

Earlier on January 15, Omar Abdullah, J&K National Conference (NC) Vice President was reportedly shifted to his Gupkar residence in Srinagar. former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, who was shifted to a government guest house ever since abrogation of Article 370, has w been moved back to his personal residence. Currently, BJP Union Ministers are on a Kashmir outreach exercise to spre awareness of revocation of Article 370.

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Omar's detention

Omar Abdullah, who has t been seen in public for almost six months w, was detained along with or mainstream Kashmiri politicians - Sajid Lone, Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah by government following revocation of Article 370 citing precautionary measure. While several mir politicians have been released in a phased manner by ministration, NC patron Farooq Abdullah's detention was increased by 3 months under Public Safety Act (PSA) by Home Ministry. NC has repeatedly demanded release of Abdullahs who have still t been reportedly able to meet each or yet.

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08:11 IST, January 26th 2020