Controversy erupts after Omar Abdullah shares news article on Engineer Rashid's win

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah posted a news article on social media suggesting Engineer Rashid's win in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat will empower "secessionists". The controversy arose after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him. The National Conference (NC) leader conceded defeat and congratulated Rashid on his win.