'Ma'am, show me the money': J&K CM Omar's reaction to praise from Sitharaman | HTLS 2025

At HTLS 2025, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had a witty response to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s praise, saying: “Ma’am, show me the money.” Omar welcomed her positive words but stressed that real development in Jammu & Kashmir requires financial support, not just appreciation. A light-hearted moment with a serious message about funding, governance, and on-ground needs in J&K.