Bihar court orders FIR against Farooq Abdullah for comment on PoK
7 years, 4 months ago

Bihar court orders FIR against Farooq Abdullah for comment on PoK

India TV News  

A court in West Champaran district of Bihar has ordered that an FIR be lodged against National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah over his controversial remarks on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The comment was seditious and hence, a petition was filed, praying for directions to the police to lodge an FIR against him," Ali said. Town police station in-charge Nityanand Chauhan said, "We are yet to receive a copy of the order. Reacting to the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister's comment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is also the national president of the Janata Dal, had said "entire Kashmir, including the areas under Pakistani occupation, is an integral part of India".

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BJP worried over ‘glorification’ of Pakistan in J&K Assembly
3 weeks ago

BJP worried over ‘glorification’ of Pakistan in J&K Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed displeasure over the conduct of certain members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly whose remarks made inside the House “could be construed as glorifying Pakistan”. After the House, currently in its budget session here, witnessed verbal duals between the Treasury benches and the members of the main opposition party BJP over varied issues, Leader …

Breaking News: S.Jaishankar Asserts Kashmir Issue Will Be Solved Once POK is Returned from Pakistani Occupation
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: S.Jaishankar Asserts Kashmir Issue Will Be Solved Once POK is Returned from Pakistani Occupation

ABP News  

During his visit to the UK, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a significant statement regarding the Kashmir issue. Jaishankar stated, "We are waiting for the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, which is under illegal Pakistani occupation. While addressing a program at Chatham House in London on March 5, Jaishankar also spoke about India's efforts for peace and …

'Waiting for return of stolen part': At Chatham House, Jaishankar says most of Kashmir issue is 'solved'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Waiting for return of stolen part': At Chatham House, Jaishankar says most of Kashmir issue is 'solved'

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the Kashmir issue will be resolved once the ‘stolen part’ of the region is returned to India. The remarks from the foreign minister were seen as a dig into Pakistan, which continues to occupy parts of Kashmir While elucidating the steps taken by the Indian government for the upliftment of Jammu and …

Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar's statement on PoK: 'If you can bring it back, then do it now'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar's statement on PoK: 'If you can bring it back, then do it now'

India TV News  

Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar's statement on PoK: 'If you can bring it back, then do it now' Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah challenged EAM Jaishankar's statement on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, questioning the Centre's silence on China-controlled territories in Ladakh. Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday took a jab at External Affairs Minister …

Bring back not only PoK but also part under China’s occupation: J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar’s remarks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bring back not only PoK but also part under China’s occupation: J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar’s remarks

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: With the External Affairs Minister saying that the Kashmir dispute will be resolved with the return of PoK, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that India should not only bring back PoK from Pakistan but also the part of J&K under Chinese occupation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, had earlier stated that …

EAM Jaishankar stresses Kashmir dispute will be resolved with return of PoK
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

EAM Jaishankar stresses Kashmir dispute will be resolved with return of PoK

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the long-standing Kashmir dispute would be resolved with the “return of the stolen part of Kashmir,” referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Speaking at a session at the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasized: “I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part …

If Pakistan vacates PoK, Kashmir issue will be ‘solved’: Jaishankar
3 weeks, 2 days ago

If Pakistan vacates PoK, Kashmir issue will be ‘solved’: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

London External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that Pakistan vacating Pakistan Occupied Kashmir would resolve the Kashmir issue in its entirety. The question was about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi could use his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump to “solve” the Kashmir issue. “Removing Article 370 was step number one,” Mr. Jaishankar said, referring to the controversial changes …

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday claimed that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was closer to a lasting solution amicably between India and Pakistan when Manmohan Singh was at the helm of affairs as the Prime Minister of India. “May I say that both the countries had come closer to resolving this problem during that period and I …

India, Pakistan came closer to resolving Kashmir issue when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India, Pakistan came closer to resolving Kashmir issue when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that India and Pakistan came closer to resolving the Kashmir issue during the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government and he is not expecting a return to the situation in his lifetime. During obituary references to Singh and four other former legislators on the first day of the Budget Session of the …

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. “I congratulate Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking the right steps to help overcome the little bit of …

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
5 months ago

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, has expressed his concern over the ongoing terror attacks in Kashmir. He believes that the attacks will continue unless India and Pakistan find a way to be friends. Abdullah appeals to Pakistan to stop the violence and work towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing troubles in the region.

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
6 months, 3 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 …

Congress avoids talking about PoK because it is scared of Pakistan: Amit Shah at Odisha rally
10 months ago

Congress avoids talking about PoK because it is scared of Pakistan: Amit Shah at Odisha rally

India TV News  

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday targeted Congress saying the grand old party avoids talking about Pakistan Occupied Kashmir because they are scared of Pakistan. Patnaik to become former CM of Odisha after June 4: Amit Shah Shah also attacked BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, saying he will become former CM of Odisha after June 4, exuding confidence about the BJP …

PoK is ours and we will take it: Amit Shah
10 months ago

PoK is ours and we will take it: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday declared that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is a part of India and asserted that "we will take it." “The Congress is trying to frighten us by saying that Pakistan has an atom bomb,” Shah said, supporting Union minister Anurag Thakur, the BJP candidate for the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat. Shah claimed that PM Modi …

Amit Shah invokes Satyajit Ray, takes ‘Hirak Rani’ jibe at Mamata in Bengal poll rally
10 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah invokes Satyajit Ray, takes ‘Hirak Rani’ jibe at Mamata in Bengal poll rally

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over “violence, corruption and polarisation” in West Bengal, accusing the TMC government of snatching the rights of the poor. Taking a dig at the Mamata government, Shah claimed that had Oscar-awarded filmmaker Satyajit Ray been alive, he would have made a film ‘Hirak Ranir Deshe’ …

PoK is Part of India, We Will Take it, Says Amit Shah
10 months, 1 week ago

PoK is Part of India, We Will Take it, Says Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Union home minister Amit Shah asserted on Wednesday that the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir belongs to India and vowed to take it over from the neighbouring country. Attacking Congress and National Conference leaders, Mr Shah told a Lok Sabha Election campaign rally at Serampore in Hooghly, “Isn't PoK a part of India? He added, “I want to make it clear …

PoK is part of India, and we will take it back says Amit Shah
10 months, 1 week ago

PoK is part of India, and we will take it back says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

“Pakistan occupied Kashmir is part of India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised on Wednesday. The Home Minister said that the leaders of the Congress and Trinamool Congress did not support abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and said that “it will lead to bloodshed in the Valley.” Valley is quiet “Earlier, Kashmir was restive now, the PoK …

PoK is part of India, we will take it: Amit Shah
10 months, 1 week ago

PoK is part of India, we will take it: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Serampore: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday referred to protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and said "PoK is part of India and we will take it". Addressing a rally in Serampore, Shah said while peace has returned to once trouble-torn Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir "now echoes with slogans of Azaadi and protests. Hitting …

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 …

’Pakistan not wearing bangles’: Farooq Abdullah’s reminder as Rajnath Singh says ’PoK will be merged with India’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

’Pakistan not wearing bangles’: Farooq Abdullah’s reminder as Rajnath Singh says ’PoK will be merged with India’

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that he feels there is no need to capture Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir by force. The way the ground situation has changed in Jammu and Kashmir, the way the region is witnessing economic progress and the way peace has returned there, I think demands will emerge from people of PoK that they should merge with India." …

Rajnath Singh makes PoK promise; Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan not ‘wearing bangles’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh makes PoK promise; Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan not ‘wearing bangles’

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to the remarks, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said Pakistan wasn't “wearing bangles” and they had atomic bombs. In an interview with PTI, Rajnath Singh said the way peace and development had returned in Jammu and Kashmir, there would soon be demands …

No need to capture PoK by force; its people will themselves want to join India, Rajnath Singh feels
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No need to capture PoK by force; its people will themselves want to join India, Rajnath Singh feels

The Hindu  

India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir but it won't have to capture it with force because its people, on their own, would want to be part of India after seeing the development in Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. ‘Talks with China going on well’ As the military standoff between India and China drags on along …

POK Integral Part of India, All Muslims and Hindus Living There Are Indians: Amit Shah
1 year ago

POK Integral Part of India, All Muslims and Hindus Living There Are Indians: Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasised that both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the entire Parliament firmly believe that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is an integral part of India, asserting that both Muslims and Hindus living there are Indians. People Misled on Article 370 While speaking on the government’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah …

'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 …

'Let J&K Go To Hell': Farooq Abdullah After SC Verdict On Article 370 — WATCH
1 year, 3 months ago

'Let J&K Go To Hell': Farooq Abdullah After SC Verdict On Article 370 — WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's order upholding the abrogation of Article 370. #WATCH | Delhi: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah says, "Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell.They betrayed people. pic.twitter.com/uVX8P3dmcO — ANI December 12, 2023 The National Conference leader further stated that former prime minister …

India hits back after Pakistan caretaker PM raises J&K at UN: ‘Malicious propaganda’
1 year, 6 months ago

India hits back after Pakistan caretaker PM raises J&K at UN: ‘Malicious propaganda’

Hindustan Times  

India on Friday called out Pakistan after its caretaker prime minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar raised Jammu and Kashmir in his address to the UN General Assembly. Kakar had called Kashmir as the key to peace between India and Pakistan, Petal Gahlot, India's first secretary at United Nations for second committee of UNGA. Petal Gahlot, India's first secretary at United Nations for …

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief responds to Farooq Abdullah's pitch for resumption of 'India-Pakistan dialogue'
1 year, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief responds to Farooq Abdullah's pitch for resumption of 'India-Pakistan dialogue'

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Thursday slammed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah as he pitched for the resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue. Pakistani terrorists have committed heinous crimes on a large scale and are constantly attempting to shed blood, he said, adding, "Our brave soldiers have always thwarted Pakistan's nefarious intentions. Three Army personnel, including a Colonel commanding …

DC Edit | Rajnath promise' on PoK rejoining India welcome
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Rajnath promise' on PoK rejoining India welcome

Deccan Chronicle  

The statement of defence minister Rajnath Singh will find approbation among most Indians which he made targeting Pakistan over its reaction to the India-United States joint statement. Rightly critical of the Pakistani response to the India-US statement which merely condemned terrorism Castigating Pakistan for obsessing over the issue, Mr Rajnath Singh aptly told off the nation for trying to divert …

PoK is, was and will remain a part of India: Rajnath Singh in Jammu
1 year, 9 months ago

PoK is, was and will remain a part of India: Rajnath Singh in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is, was and will remain a part of India and the Pakistan government will achieve nothing by repeatedly claiming PoK, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Jammu on Monday. "Because of Article 370 and 35A, the common people of Jammu and Kashmir were kept away from the mainstream of the country for a long time, it …

Rajnath Singh's stern message to Pakistan after India-US issue joint statement on terrorism
1 year, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh's stern message to Pakistan after India-US issue joint statement on terrorism

India TV News  

Rajnath Singh's stern message to Pakistan: Underlining the menace of terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Jammu on Monday said that there should be concrete action against the UN-listed terrorist organisations, which include Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state address in the US had said terrorism is an enemy of humanity and there can …

'Don't create Pakistan in Bihar': BJP fires back at Nitish Kumar
2 years, 4 months ago

'Don't create Pakistan in Bihar': BJP fires back at Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday targeted Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with his intention to restore Urdu in schools, in a counter-attack over his allegation about the lack of work being done in poor states. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar “CM Nitish Kumar's intention is to restore Urdu teachers in every school. Targeting the Centre in a veiled attack, Nitish Kumar …

Himachal Pradesh: When asked about PoK, Rajnath Singh had THIS to say
2 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: When asked about PoK, Rajnath Singh had THIS to say

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh elections: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday brought a cheer among the crowd which asked him a question on Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Addressing a rally in Jaisinghpur, Himachal Pradesh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Dhairya rakhiye," as some people in a rally asserted 'they want PoK.' Earlier in the day, he also addresses a rally in Solan where he said …

Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah gives shocking statement, 'justifies' killings of Kashmiri Hindus
2 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah gives shocking statement, 'justifies' killings of Kashmiri Hindus

Firstpost  

In a shocking statement, Farooq Abdullah said on Monday that the incidents of target killings of Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir are not going to stop until Article 370 is restored Srinagar: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah landed in a controversy on Monday with a controversial statement which apparently seemed to justify the killings of Hindus in Kashmir. In a …

Kerala: Case Registered Against CPI(M) Leader KT Jaleel Over 'Azad Kashmir' Comment
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: Case Registered Against CPI(M) Leader KT Jaleel Over 'Azad Kashmir' Comment

ABP News  

Days after CPI leader and former minister KT Jaleel's "PoK is Azad Kashmir" remark, Kerala police on Wednesday registered a case against the CPI leader under Section 153B IPC. In a tweet, news agency ANI said, "Thiruvalla First Class Magistrate court had directed police to file a case, on complaint of a local RSS leader." Kerala | Case registered in …

Kerala LDF MLA KT Jaleel's remarks on Kashmir 'totally unacceptable,' says Governor Arif Mohammad Khan
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala LDF MLA KT Jaleel's remarks on Kashmir 'totally unacceptable,' says Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

India TV News  

Highlights Wonder if these comments were made after knowing something, said Kerala Governor I feel very sorry for this kind of comment. It is totally unacceptable, he said The ruling CPI has distanced itself from former minister's remarks Kerala MLA Kashmir remarks row: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan termed comments by ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as …

PoK is India’s Integral Part, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas Event
2 years, 8 months ago

PoK is India’s Integral Part, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas Event

News 18  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir is an integral part of India, adding that India has become a strong and confident nation, which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye. Speaking at the commemoration ceremony of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ in Jammu, Singh said that today’s India is one …

PoK was, is and will remain part of India: Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas event
2 years, 8 months ago

PoK was, is and will remain part of India: Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas event

India TV News  

PoK was, is and will remain part of India: Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas event Kargil Vijay Diwas: In his address at an event to commemorate the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas', he said that there are a lot of people who criticise Nehru and that "I also belong to a political party. Highlights Rajnath Singh said PoK will always remain …

‘Release Yasin Malik…’: Pak foreign minister writes to UN human rights chief
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Release Yasin Malik…’: Pak foreign minister writes to UN human rights chief

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has written to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to urge India to acquit Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik from all charges and ensure his immediate release from prison so that he can be reunited with his family. Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that the foreign minister, as part of …

Opinion | The Kashmir Files: Ask Farooq Abdullah again!
3 years ago

Opinion | The Kashmir Files: Ask Farooq Abdullah again!

India TV News  

After maintaining a stony silence on the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’, National Conference leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah and J&K People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday gave their reactions for the first time in public. If people want to know the bitter truth, they should talk to the Intelligence Bureau chief at that time, or Kerala governor Arif Mohammed …

Jitendra Singh hints at BJP's plans of reintegrating PoK into Indian territory
3 years ago

Jitendra Singh hints at BJP's plans of reintegrating PoK into Indian territory

Op India  

On Sunday, the Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr Jitendra Singh informed that the BJP government is firm in its goal of re-integrating the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir into the Indian territory. While speaking to the media, he said, “In 1994, a resolution was passed by the Indian Parliament under the leadership of Prime Minister Narasimha Rao that the only …

Hope PoK will become part of India by 2024, says Union minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Hope PoK will become part of India by 2024, says Union minister

India TV News  

Highlights PoK has been under the illegitimate control of Pakistan since October 22, 1947 India-Pak have been embroiled in tensions over the Kashmir issue ever since India has always maintained that PoK is part of J&K and hence an integral part of India The Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has always been a contentious issue since India’s independence. Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Aksai …

Jammu & Kashmir: Political parties gearing up to take on the Centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Political parties gearing up to take on the Centre

The Hindu  

POLITICAL parties in Jammu and Kashmir have swung into brisk campaigning mode even though there is no confirmation from either the Election Commission or the Centre that elections will be held in 2022 and the Delimitation Commission is yet to finish its task of redrawing the Assembly constituencies of the Union Territory. Omar’s salvos At a well-attended rally in Doda …

Farooq says 'level of mistrust' in J&K, Omar demands statehood before polls
3 years, 9 months ago

Farooq says 'level of mistrust' in J&K, Omar demands statehood before polls

India Today  

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah Saturday said there was "a level of mistrust" in Jammu and Kashmir, and it was for the Centre to remove it, even as his son and former chief minister Omar Abdullah demanded restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before holding assembly polls. Speaking to reporters upon their return from Delhi after attending an all-party meet convened …

India Committed to Retrieving Pakistan-occupied J&K: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
4 years, 3 months ago

India Committed to Retrieving Pakistan-occupied J&K: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

News 18  

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India stands committed to retrieving Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir and it was the only outstanding issue between the two countries. Referring to a resolution of Parliament passed in 1994 wherein it was unanimously accepted by all parties that Pakistan has to vacate the areas of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, the …

Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiris would prefer to be ruled by the Chinese
4 years, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiris would prefer to be ruled by the Chinese

Op India  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday claimed that after the abrogation of Article 370, the Kashmiri people ‘do not feel or want to be Indian’ and they would rather prefer to be ruled by China, instead of India. Speaking to the far-left website ‘The Wire’, Farooq Abdullah, who is also a Member of Parliament, said that …

Farooq Abdullah calls for restoration of statehood in J&K, pins hope on Supreme Court
4 years, 8 months ago

Farooq Abdullah calls for restoration of statehood in J&K, pins hope on Supreme Court

India Today  

As the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status is set to complete one year on August 5, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday called for restoration of its statehood and hoped the Supreme Court would render justice by striking down the repeal of Article 370 provisions. These changes were a "betrayal" of the trust reposed by the people …

General Naravane’s PoK remarks irk Pakistan, elicit strong reaction
5 years, 2 months ago

General Naravane’s PoK remarks irk Pakistan, elicit strong reaction

India TV News  

Pakistan on Saturday reacted strongly to Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s remarks on taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if the government wanted the armed forces to do so, with the Pakistan Army telling its domestic audience that it was “fully prepared” to respond to any “Indian aggression.” “ statements by Indian COAS to undertake military action across LOC are …

Where Is Dr. Farooq Abdullah? MPs Ask On First Day Of Parliament Winter Session
5 years, 4 months ago

Where Is Dr. Farooq Abdullah? MPs Ask On First Day Of Parliament Winter Session

Live Law  

First day of the Winter session of Lok Sabha this year started with playing of National Anthem as usual.As the Speaker was requesting the Secretary of the House to administer oath to new members of Parliament, one Member interrupted and said: "Sir, Dr. Farooq Abdullah ji yahan par nahim hai"." As the Speaker was requesting the Secretary of the House …

Will dismantle terror camps inside PoK if Pak doesn’t mend ways: J&K Governor
5 years, 5 months ago

Will dismantle terror camps inside PoK if Pak doesn’t mend ways: J&K Governor

Live Mint  

Srinagar: J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday warned Pakistan that Indian forces would cross the Line of Control if the neighbouring country didn't mend its ways and stop supporting terror. "War is a bad thing, but if Pakistan doesn't stop terrorism, our response will be stronger than what happened there yesterday," Malik said in his address at the Police …

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