Won't celebrate Farooq Abdullah's 'victory': National Conference
7 years, 11 months ago

Won't celebrate Farooq Abdullah's 'victory': National Conference

India TV News  

The National Conference today said that it will not celebrate the victory of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in view of the deaths that occurred on the day of balloting. In a statement, National Conference spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu,said that the party would not celebrate Abdullah's election victory as eight persons had died in violence during the Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency by-poll on April 9. Farooq Abdullah beat his PDP rival Nazir Ahmad Khan by over 10,000 votes. The polling for the seat was held on April 9 amid large- scale violence that left eight persons dead and several dozen others injured.

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Doctor Farooq Abdullah: A Legacy of Political Vision and Leadership
5 months ago

Doctor Farooq Abdullah: A Legacy of Political Vision and Leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Farooq Abdullah, often referred to as happy go-lucky, has proven that he is the politician’s politician. The writing had been on the wall ever since Doctor Sahab formed the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) -- a masterstroke – with other political parties of Jammu and Kashmir in 2020 in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370. He has …

Farooq Abdullah's comments amid NC-BJP post-poll alliance buzz in J&K
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah's comments amid NC-BJP post-poll alliance buzz in J&K

Hindustan Times  

As exit polls suggest a clear edge for the National Conference in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election, NC Chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reiterated that his party will not contemplate a post-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the formation of a government in the Union Territory. National Conference to emerge as single largest party in J&K: Exit …

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the BJP top brass was focussing its election campaign on Jammu as they want to "intimidate" the Hindu voters of Jammu and Kashmir by creating false fears. He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism would rise again if the National Conference and Congress alliance came to …

'Leaders In Delhi Never Liked Me': Omar Abdullah Alleges Poll Conspiracy As Jailed Separatist To Contest Against Him
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Leaders In Delhi Never Liked Me': Omar Abdullah Alleges Poll Conspiracy As Jailed Separatist To Contest Against Him

News 18  

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah alleged that there was a conspiracy against him in the elections and said that “leaders in Delhi” hated him. He further spoke about his Lok Sabha election loss to jailed candidate, Engineer Rashid and reports about another jailed candidate, Sarjan Ahmad Wagay contesting against him …

J-K Assembly elections: At 86, Farooq Abdullah in political spotlight as son Omar may opt out. 5 points
7 months, 1 week ago

J-K Assembly elections: At 86, Farooq Abdullah in political spotlight as son Omar may opt out. 5 points

Live Mint  

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on August 16 that he will lead the party in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections scheduled in three phases from September 18. The announcement by 86-year-old Farooq comes after his son Omar Abdullah opted to refrain from participating in elections until Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored. Spotlight on Farooq Abdullah, 86 In …

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

The Hindu  

Omar Abdullah appealed to people to come out and vote as it was the "only democratic way to raise their voice against the decisions taken by the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir". Three generations of the Abdullah family on Monday cast their vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, with National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah appealing to …

Farooq Abdullah accuses J-K administration of harassing National Conference workers to help BJP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah accuses J-K administration of harassing National Conference workers to help BJP

India TV News  

National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah made huge allegations against the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday. He accused the administration of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party by creating fear among the people and harassing his party’s workers. While asking UT’s Lieutenant Governor to top using the police to harass NC workers, he said, "Not only in J-K, but you will …

Farooq Abdullah Won't Contest LS Polls Due to Health Reasons: Omar Abdullah
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah Won't Contest LS Polls Due to Health Reasons: Omar Abdullah

News 18  

National Conference president and sitting MP from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah would not contest the Lok Sabha polls owing to his heath, the party said on Wednesday. ”He has taken permission from Sagar and other party members to not contest the polls this time because of his health,” Omar Abdullah said. Abdullah contested the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat again in the …

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir On Thursday, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah delivered a blow to INDIA bloc when he declared that his party will go solo on all J&K parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The declaration created a political storm from Srinagar to New Delhi as Farooq Abdullah is one …

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir On Thursday, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah delivered a blow to INDIA bloc when he declared that his party will go solo on all J&K parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The declaration created a political storm from Srinagar to New Delhi as Farooq Abdullah is one …

Lok Sabha polls | No pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah; won’t leave INDIA bloc, says Omar
1 year, 1 month ago

Lok Sabha polls | No pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah; won’t leave INDIA bloc, says Omar

The Hindu  

The National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on February 15 ruled out any pre-poll alliance for the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Abdullah said the talks within the INDIA alliance have “failed to achieve anything positive till date”. On returning to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Dr. Abdullah said, “Every political party keeps its window open. In …

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as NC president on party founder’s 117th birth anniversary
2 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as NC president on party founder’s 117th birth anniversary

The Hindu  

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, 85, was re-elected as president of the J&K National Conference, Jammu and Kashmir’s oldest political party, on the party founder’s 117th birth anniversary in Srinagar on December 5. The party delegates from both the provinces of Jammu and Kashmir unanimously nominated only one name, Dr. Farooq Sb, to continue as party president,” NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar …

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as National Conference president
2 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as National Conference president

India TV News  

Members of the National Conference on Monday re-elected Farooq Abdullah as the party chief for another term. The delegate session was held near the mausoleum of the party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah at Naseem Bagh. I have told them to bring youth into the party and prepare new leadership of the party," said Farooq Abdullah. ALSO READ | NC leader …

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief

Firstpost  

Omar Abdullah, currently the party’s vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new chief Srinagar: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah Friday announced stepping down from the post of National Conference president, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation. It is time for the new generation to take …

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, a three-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has decided to quit as the president of National Conference which is the oldest mainstream political party of the erstwhile state split up in two Union territories in August 2019. However, he has "agreed to continue to discharge the duties of the party president till his successor is chosen …

National Conference to see a churn as Farooq Abdullah may step down
2 years, 4 months ago

National Conference to see a churn as Farooq Abdullah may step down

The Hindu  

The workers of National Conference witnessed a political drama over the reports of resignation of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, 85, as party president on Friday and he is unlikely to hold the post in the future. A party spokesperson on Friday morning issued a statement, saying that Dr. Abdullah has informed his colleagues of his decision to step down as the …

NC leader Omar says Farooq Abdullah not to contest party president's election, hasn't resigned
2 years, 4 months ago

NC leader Omar says Farooq Abdullah not to contest party president's election, hasn't resigned

India TV News  

Rejecting media reports about National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s resignation, his son and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said that senior Abdullah has not resigned, but has informed about "not contesting" the upcoming party presidential elections. "Dr Farooq Abdullah has not resigned as President of JKNC, he has only informed the party that he will not seek …

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 4 months ago

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

The National Conference nominated constituency in-charges on Thursday for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. However, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah was quick to add that a final call on any poll pact will be made at an appropriate time. Dr. Abdullah also clarified that his son and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah is unlikely to contest elections …

Omar won\'t contest elections till J&K’s statehood is restored: Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 4 months ago

Omar won\'t contest elections till J&K’s statehood is restored: Farooq Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday confirmed that his son and party vice-president Omar Abdullah would not contest the Assembly elections until Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is restored. The list shows a local party activist, Dr Mohammad Shafi, as the in-charge of Beerwa constituency of district Budgam from where from Omar Abdullah was elected in the Assembly polls …

Farooq Abdullah withdraws from presidential race, says J&K needs him more
2 years, 9 months ago

Farooq Abdullah withdraws from presidential race, says J&K needs him more

The Hindu  

June 18, 2022 04:52 pm | Updated 04:52 pm IST - Srinagar National Conference vice president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew from the presidential race, saying J&K was passing through a critical juncture and required his efforts to navigate uncertain times. Therefore I would like to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration and I look forward to supporting the …

President election: Farooq Abdullah 'respectfully withdraws' his name
2 years, 9 months ago

President election: Farooq Abdullah 'respectfully withdraws' his name

India TV News  

Highlights Farooq Abdullah withdrew his name as joint opposition candidate for presidential polls Abdullah's name was proposed for the president's election by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee He wanted to focus on helping Jammu and Kashmir through a critical time President Election: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew his name for consideration as the joint opposition candidate for …

Farooq Abdullah wants new Afghanistan rulers to respect human rights
3 years, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah wants new Afghanistan rulers to respect human rights

India TV News  

Former Chief Minister and Lok Sabha member, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that he hoped the new regime in Afghanistan respects human rights and maintains friendly relations with other countries. Addressing the party workers at the Mausoleum of his father, late Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, who died this day in 1982, Farooq said, "I hope the Taliban government in Afghanistan …

Regret that National Conference didn't participate in J&K panchayat polls: Farooq Abdullah
3 years, 6 months ago

Regret that National Conference didn't participate in J&K panchayat polls: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Regret that National Conference didn't participate in J&K panchayat polls: Farooq Abdullah National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has exuded confidence that soon a government will be formed in Jammu ad Kashmir. National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah Tuesday expressed regret that his party didn't participate in the 2018 panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir. …

Farooq Abdullah Attends Parliament 1st Time Since Article 370 Move
4 years, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah Attends Parliament 1st Time Since Article 370 Move

The Quint  

Abdullah seemed to seek attention in this session in the backdrop of allegations that some leaders in Jammu and Kashmir were kept under illegal detention after Jammu and Kashmir's status was changed. He was welcomed by senior leaders, including Congress' Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, NCP's Supriya Sule, DMK's A. Raja and Muthuvel Karunanidhi Kanimozhi and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen …

Former JK CM and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah dances during celebrations at party office in Jammu | Watch
5 years, 10 months ago

Former JK CM and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah dances during celebrations at party office in Jammu | Watch

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah on Friday danced during celebrations at the party office in Jammu. Farooq Abdullah defeated Peoples Democratic Party candidate Aga Syed Mohsin. Farooq Abdullah served as chief minister of the state on several occasions since 1982 and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy between 2009 …

J&K Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Farooq Abdullah wins in Srinagar
5 years, 10 months ago

J&K Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Farooq Abdullah wins in Srinagar

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah won the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Farooq Abdullah defeated Peoples Democratic Party candidate Aga Syed Mohsin by a margin of 70,050 votes. Abdullah polled 1,06,750 votes, while his his nearest rival PDP candidate Aga Syed Mohsin polled 36,700 votes, an election official said. Farooq Abdullah was first elected …

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Drab contest in Srinagar constituency lacking actual competition gives edge to Farooq Abdullah
5 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Drab contest in Srinagar constituency lacking actual competition gives edge to Farooq Abdullah

Firstpost  

Unlike the previous election where Farooq faced his first defeat in his 42-year-long career at the hands of Tariq Hameed Karra, who was then part of the Peoples Democratic Party, the upcoming contest looks like a walk in a park for Farooq. In the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Srinagar constituency, all these political rookies are up against Kashmir’s …

Is Farooq Abdullah the front-runner in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat?
5 years, 11 months ago

Is Farooq Abdullah the front-runner in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat?

India TV News  

Four-time Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah is the front-runner in the prestigious Srinagar Lok Sabha seat although he is locked in a triangular contest as he seeks re-election from here. In return, the NC has not fielded any candidate in Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats to improve the victory margins of the Congress candidates. The Srinagar Lok …

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K
6 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K

India TV News  

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K Talking to reporters during a function at his residence, where two expelled senior PDP leaders -- Basharat Bukhari and Peer Muhammad Hussain -- joined his party on the day, Abdullah said: "Governor's rule or the President's rule must come to an end. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference chief …

Farooq Abdullah decries communalisation of politics ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls
7 years ago

Farooq Abdullah decries communalisation of politics ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday expressed grave concern over communalisation of politics" ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and cautioned the BJP to desist from "dividing the nation on religious lines". Elaborating on the attempts by divisive forces in the state with an eye on ensuing elections, Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir has to flourish and progress …

Farooq Abdullah re-elected unanimously as National Conference president
7 years, 4 months ago

Farooq Abdullah re-elected unanimously as National Conference president

Firstpost  

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah was re-elected as the president of the oldest party in Jammu and Kashmir at a delegates’ session in Srinagar which was held after a gap of 15 years Srinagar: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah was on Sunday re-elected as the president of the oldest party in Jammu and Kashmir at a delegates’ session in Srinagar …

BJP-PDP alliance is in power to loot Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
7 years, 8 months ago

BJP-PDP alliance is in power to loot Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Reacting to the BJP’s decision to skip the 86th Kashmir Martyrs Day today, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said that the only objective of the BJP-PDP alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir is to stay in power and loot the state. They are only here to stay in power and loot the public of Jammu and Kashmir," Farooq Abdullah told …

Srinagar repolling: Only 2% voter turnout, Farooq Abdullah in fray
7 years, 11 months ago

Srinagar repolling: Only 2% voter turnout, Farooq Abdullah in fray

Live Mint  

Srinagar: Only 2% turnout was witnessed in re-polling in 38 polling stations in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, officials said. Re-polling had been ordered at these polling stations by the Election Commission following large scale violence during Sunday’s polls for the prestigious seat. Eight people were killed in firing by security forces as unprecedented election-day violence marred the bypoll for Srinagar …

Srinagar bypolls: Farooq Abdullah's pro-separatist stand may be a poll gimmick, but has captured public imagination
7 years, 11 months ago

Srinagar bypolls: Farooq Abdullah's pro-separatist stand may be a poll gimmick, but has captured public imagination

Firstpost  

Only time will tell whether Farooq Abdullah’s pro-separatist stand is a change in heart of the party or a mere election gimmick, but his utterances have caught the public imagination and raised few eyebrows. The National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah, who went into a political oblivion briefly after his electoral defeat in 2014 Assembly elections, is back and seems …

Farooq Abdullah comes out to revive National Conference's fortune
9 years, 11 months ago

Farooq Abdullah comes out to revive National Conference's fortune

India TV News  

Srinagar: Taking active part in the party activities, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah undertook a train ride in Kashmir Valley to reconnect with the people after back to back losses in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls held last year. "Farooq Abdullah boarded a train from Srinagar to Anantnag where he offered prayers for party leader Abdul Gani Veeri, who passed …

J&K Polls: PDP emerges as the largest party in a hung house, BJP second
10 years, 3 months ago

J&K Polls: PDP emerges as the largest party in a hung house, BJP second

India TV News  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was today heading for a hung Assembly with PDP emerging as the single largest party by bagging 25 seats and leading in 3 while BJP also made gains by winning 24 seats and was ahead on 1, all in Jammu, but it failed to make inroads in the Valley. Outgoing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah won from …

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