Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah found mention on Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Twitter timeline this evening, after she posted what many believe is a current photograph of the National Conference leader. The post was accompanied by a message: "Am feeling sad... unfortunate that this is happening in our democratic country.When will this end?"

"I could not recognise Omar in this picture," Ms Banerjee added, posting an image of a man in winter clothes and sporting a medium-length greyish-white beard.

Omar Abdullah is one of several Kashmiri politicians havebeen detained or placed under house arrest since the centre's controversial decision on Article 370 in August last year. Ms Banerjee's Trinamool Congress was among the fiercest opponents of the move, with Rajya Sabha MP Derek O' Brienaccusing the BJP-led centre of "throwing the Constitution into thedustbin".

The picture which is believed to be that of Mr Abdullah alsodrew comment from the Twitter account that belongs to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti,who is also under detention, but is being operated by her daughter, IltijaMujti.

"To those treating OmarAbdullah's illegal &prolonged detention with nonchalance, would serve you well to remember he'sbeen in solitary confinement away from family & loved ones since 6 months.Physical appearances & tweeting are the least of his concerns," thetweet read.