Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, argues against postponing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir due to the rise in terrorist activities, recalling that elections were held even in 1996 when militancy was at its peak. He asserts that avoiding elections would be equivalent to surrendering to terrorists and dishonoring the sacrifices of security personnel. Abdullah criticizes the administration’s delayed response to terrorist threats and claims that the region is experiencing more frequent attacks and casualties among security personnel.