# Bukhari alleges non-locals buying land under Omar Abdullah govt

2026-09-27T17:21:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari has accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of allowing non-locals to acquire land in the Valley despite existing domicile laws. Speaking at a party workers meeting in Srinagar on Sunday, Bukhari claimed a Mumbai-based businessman named Chawla was permitted to purchase land at Syedpora for a hotel project, and a Delhi-based company acquired 150 kanals in Chattergam. The Hindu reports Bukhari also alleged the ruling National Conference would be responsible for any demographic change. Bukhari criticised the NC for what he called deceptive promises on Article 370, autonomy, and statehood, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with the people of J&K. The New Indian Express reports Bukhari described the NC's assembly resolution seeking full statehood as a drama. Both outlets quote Bukhari warning he would publicly name those involved in land transactions if the government does not act.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report Bukhari's allegations without endorsing or challenging them, producing near-identical neutral coverage. The New Indian Express leads with the land acquisition charge and Bukhari's threat to name individuals, while The Hindu adds his wider critique of NC's history on autonomy and his call for direct Centre-people talks. Neither source includes a response from the J&K government or the NC, leaving the claims unverified. The story's significance lies in whether the government rebuts the allegations or an official inquiry follows. The domicile law remains the key legal reference point, any official confirmation or denial will determine the political trajectory of this issue.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/27/apni-party-chief-altaf-bukhari-alleges-non-locals-are-acquiring-land-in-jk-under-abdullah-govt>
  Straight report of Bukhari's allegations, no government response included
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/outsiders-buying-land-in-srinagar-nc-must-be-held-accountable-for-demographic-changes-altaf-bukhari/article71516730.ece>
  Straight report of Bukhari's allegations, adds historical critique but no slant

Tags: Altaf Bukhari, Apni Party, Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference, Omar Abdullah, Srinagar
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