PM holds all-party meet with J&K leaders: Why it’s important, what’s on the agenda
3 years, 6 months ago

PM holds all-party meet with J&K leaders: Why it’s important, what’s on the agenda

Firstpost  

The meeting, which could determine how the dynamics at play in Jammu and Kashmir could shape up in the coming days, has been in the news over its likely agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding high-stakes talks with parties from Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi, seeking to resume engagement between the Centre and the Valley’s leadership 22 months after the region lost its statehood and special status. The meeting is also significant in the backdrop of the Centre’s August 2019 move to nullify Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir; the government also split the state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The delimitation commission, which was set up in early 2020, has landed at the centre of a debate with critics arguing that the exercise could lead to an increase in seats in the Jammu region, where the Centre’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has a strong presence., which was set up in early 2020, has landed at the centre of a debate with critics arguing that the exercise could lead to an increase in seats in the Jammu region, where the Centre’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has a strong presence. After their release, Mufti, the Abdullahs and others formed a political grouping — which even fought a local election unitedly in December — demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and special status.

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J&K Assembly: Dramatic Images Show BJP and Ruling Party MLAs in Heated Scuffle
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

J&K Assembly: Dramatic Images Show BJP and Ruling Party MLAs in Heated Scuffle

ABP News  

On November 8, the fifth day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session was marked by escalating tensions and heated confrontations. A similar scene had played out the previous day, with intense clashes erupting between BJP legislators on one side and lawmakers from the National Conference and Congress on the other, leading to a near physical altercation as members grabbed …

BJP Finalizes Candidates in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP Finalizes Candidates in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is finalizing its candidates for 55 seats in Jharkhand, while discussions on candidates for Maharashtra are set to take place today. In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah is scheduled to be sworn in as Chief Minister at 11:30 AM, with nine other ministers expected to take the oath. In Haryana, a BJP legislative party meeting …

Junaid Mattu Defeated in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Junaid Mattu Defeated in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

Junaid Mattu, a former Srinagar mayor, lost the assembly election in Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq emerged victorious with 16,173 votes. Mattu had previously served as the mayor of Srinagar and was a key ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sadiq's victory suggests a shift in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, with the National Conference gaining a significant foothold.

J&K Election Result Highlights: NC-Cong alliance wins 49 seats; BJP wins 29
2 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Election Result Highlights: NC-Cong alliance wins 49 seats; BJP wins 29

Hindustan Times  

J&K Election Result Highlights: The counting of votes for the 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Tuesday, with the National Conference-Congress alliance securing 49 seats. Abdullah also criticised the move to grant the Lieutenant Governor the authority to nominate members to the five reserved seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, stating that his party would challenge …

J&K elections: Rajnath, Kharge hold rallies as campaign for final phase ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K elections: Rajnath, Kharge hold rallies as campaign for final phase ends

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held rallies in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday where they targeted each other’s camps as political parties wrapped up their campaigning in Jammu and Kashmir before the last of the assembly constituencies go to polls on Tuesday. Defence minister Singh, who held a rally in Gurez assembly segment …

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges
3 months ago

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges

Hindustan Times  

Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir concluded on Wednesday. The BJP’s electoral campaign is centred on the abrogation of 370 and granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahadi community, and despite growing anti-incumbency, this election is seen as a “crucial battle” for the party to secure dominance and validate its centralised policies. The …

J&K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today

New Indian Express  

“The party will also reiterate that the Centre has made a commitment to restore statehood to J&K at an appropriate time,” the leader said. The National Conference, PDP, Apni Party and Peoples Conference of former minister Sajjad Gani Lone have released their manifestos and all the four parties have pledged to restore Article 370 and statehood. Since the election is …

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts on Wednesday, kickstarting the Congress’ campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections being held after 10 years. He will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts in support of Congress candidates on Wednesday,” Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

BJP releases fourth list of candidates, fields Ravinder Raina from Nowshera
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP releases fourth list of candidates, fields Ravinder Raina from Nowshera

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Monday, released the fourth list of six party candidates for as many assembly seats that include J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina. Raina is likely to face stiff competition from the National Conference, which has fielded former legislator Surinder Choudhary from the same constituency. In the last Lok Sabha elections, the National Conference had maintained a …

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy

The Hindu  

Setting narratives for the upcoming elections in J&K, Union Minister G.K. Reddy, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election incharge of J&K, on Friday took on the National Conference -Congress alliance in the Union Territory and said the choice in elections is “between terrorism and separatism or development and peace”. Our party will work for the interest of the youth of J&K,” …

Jammu & Kashmir polls: Rift in BJP over ‘parachute’ nominees
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir polls: Rift in BJP over ‘parachute’ nominees

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: With BJP not fielding candidates in eight of the 16 Assembly seats in the Valley in first phase of polling in Jammu & Kashmir on September 18, and is likely to field only 15 candidates from 47 seats in Kashmir, there is discontent among the party ranks as loyalists feel hard done by party giving mandate to “parachute” candidates …

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: BJP releases third list of 29 candidates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: BJP releases third list of 29 candidates

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its third list of 29 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The party has fielded Ashok Bhat to contest from Habbakadal, Mohammad Akram Choudhary from Gulabgarh, Kuldeep Raj Dubey from Reasi, Baldev Raj Sharma from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Thakur Randhir Singh from Kalakote-Sunderbani. Read: Government sets up helpdesk …

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates

The Hindu  

After its seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress was finalised, National Conference Monday issued its first list of 18 candidates for the first phase of the three-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The NC announced the name of Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir from Rajpora, Showkat Hussain Ganie from Zainpora, Sheikh Mohammad Rafi from Shopian and former minister Sakina Ittoo from DH …

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'

ABP News  

The Congress high command have rushed its two senior party leaders to Jammu and Kashmir to iron out seat seat sharing dispute with National Conference ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid will meet NC president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah in Srinagar after Omar said that both the parties …

BJP releases revised lists for J&K polls, 16 candidates in 1st phase
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP releases revised lists for J&K polls, 16 candidates in 1st phase

India Today  

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Monday released its updated lists of 16 candidates for the first phase of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Three prominent names are missing from the first list of candidates: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and former Deputy Chief Ministers Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta. Rafiq Wani Anantnag West Advocate Syed Wazahat …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates
4 months ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: The Awami Ittehad Party, led by incarcerated MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, on Thursday released its first list of nine candidates for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's full list of candidates Abdul Qayoom Mir: Pampore Harbaksh Singh: Tral Sofi Iqbal: Pulwama Molvi Fayaz Wagay: Zainapora in Shopian Mohammad Arif Dar: DH …

J&K assembly elections: BJP candidates names this week, says Union minister
4 months ago

J&K assembly elections: BJP candidates names this week, says Union minister

Hindustan Times  

In the run-up to the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, Union minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the names of the party’s candidates will be finalised this week after its national election committee meet. Union minister of state for science and technology Jitendra Singh addressing the Jammu and Kashmir BJP election management committee meeting …

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week
4 months ago

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to kick off its high-decibel campaign from next week for the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. Sources revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP National President JP Nadda are all slated to address rallies across the Union Territory, signalling the party’s serious push …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary

Live Mint  

The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held in September this year, Union MinisterG Kishan Reddy said on August 5, the fifth anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state. Reddy said the activities of Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI have been largely curtailed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation …

J&K Opposition parties to meet over L-G’s ‘enhanced powers’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Opposition parties to meet over L-G’s ‘enhanced powers’

The Hindu  

Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir are planning a meeting in Jammu over the Centre’s move to grant “enhanced powers” to the Lieutenant Governor of J&K over an elected Chief Minister. Tarigami, who is also spokesperson of the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, said the leaders of the Opposition parties were scheduled to meet on August 7 in Jammu. All …

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister G Kishan Reddy, who is in-charge for the poll bound J&K, along with state in-charge Tarun Chugh, chaired the first day of BJP’s two-day long executive committee meet that began here on Friday evening. BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh and several other senior BJP and …

J&K BJP chief expels party leader for hate speech
7 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K BJP chief expels party leader for hate speech

Hindustan Times  

Following strong objections by the Peoples Democratic Party to the hate speech by a BJP leader Satish Bhargav at Poonch’s Mendhar, the Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina has expelled the leader from primary membership for a period of six years. Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina “Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina expelled senior leader Satish …

National Conference fields Omar Abdullah from Baramulla, Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar
8 months, 1 week ago

National Conference fields Omar Abdullah from Baramulla, Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar

The Hindu  

National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday announced the names of Omar Abdullah and Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as the party’s candidates from Baramulla and Srinagar constituencies, respectively, for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Mr. Omar Abdullah, while speaking on his nomination, sought to project the upcoming election as a fight between the BJP’s proxies and the …

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…

Hindustan Times  

As Nagaland prepares to go to polls for its lone seat in the Lok Sabha on April 19, all the 60 MLAs in the state’s opposition-less assembly have, in a rare occurrence, extended support to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party -led People’s Democratic Alliance consensus candidate Dr Chumben Murry who will be contesting on NDPP ticket. …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh

The Hindu  

Leaving out the Peoples Democratic Party from seat-sharing arrangements in J&K, INDIA bloc constituents the Congress party and the National Conference, on Monday announced a pre-poll seat sharing arrangement for J&K and Ladakh. The announcement was made jointly by NC vice president Omar Abdullah, and Congress leader and the party’s seat sharing committee member Salman Khurshid, in New Delhi. The …

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K
9 months, 1 week ago

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

said that "we stand committed" that the Assembly elections in J&K would be held soon after the Lok Sabha poll process is completed as there will be availability of additional forces. Reacting, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said there was "something fishy" in not holding the Assembly elections. So much so that even the panchayat and municipal elections are not …

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
9 months, 4 weeks ago

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, two MLAs each from Congress and the National People’s Party joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the NPP is an ally of the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh. The event was attended by Assam’s Irrigation Minister and the …

BJP summons Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur on December 12
1 year ago

BJP summons Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur on December 12

The Hindu  

The suspense over the appointment of new Chief Minister in Rajasthan following the BJP’s victory in the recent State Assembly election will be over on December 12, when a Legislature Party meeting will be convened here to nominate the leader of the ruling party. The newly elected BJP MLAs were informed about the meeting and instructed to “compulsorily” attend it, …

Declare PM Candidate First, JD(S) Karntaka Chief Urges INDIA
1 year, 4 months ago

Declare PM Candidate First, JD(S) Karntaka Chief Urges INDIA

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: State president of Janata Dal C.M. Ibrahim on Wednesday asked the leaders of India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, having 26 political parties, to nominate the Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha first to project him as an alternative leader to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tell the people about their agenda. He said that the people of …

BJP forms 26-member election management committee for M.P. Assembly polls
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP forms 26-member election management committee for M.P. Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party has constituted a 26-member election management committee for the State Assembly polls due later this year. The committee, headed by its convener and Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, includes Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP state president V. D. Sharma, a party spokesperson said. Five invited members of the committee are …

PM Modi to Hold Cluster Meetings with NDA MPs Ahead of Elections
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi to Hold Cluster Meetings with NDA MPs Ahead of Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Often accused by the Opposition parties and former allies for ignoring the coalition dharma, the BJP, which recently held a meeting of the expanded NDA, will be holding cluster meetings and "sneh bhoj" for the NDA MPs with Prime Minister Narendra Modi starting from July 31. With the crucial Lok Sabha elections less than nine months away and …

Maharashtra events have strengthened our resolve to fight the BJP, says Opposition; next meet to be held on July 17 and 18
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra events have strengthened our resolve to fight the BJP, says Opposition; next meet to be held on July 17 and 18

The Hindu  

A day after the vertical split in the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra, the Congress on Monday announced that the next Opposition meet would take place in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18. A perception has gained ground that the Janata Dal could also meet a similar fate as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held one-on-one meetings with JD MPs …

TPCC and AICC discuss name for party meeting in Khammam
1 year, 5 months ago

TPCC and AICC discuss name for party meeting in Khammam

Deccan Chronicle  

KHAMMAM: What’s in a name? Intense discussions are on among the leaders of TPCC and AICC over giving a name to the party’s largely planned meeting in Khammam on July 2. A section of the Congress leaders feel that Bhatti’s Padayatra will lose its political and social relevance if some leaders joining the party are highlighted as the main event …

'J-K was a laboratory for BJP, will undertake Kashmirisation of entire country': Mehbooba Mufti
1 year, 6 months ago

'J-K was a laboratory for BJP, will undertake Kashmirisation of entire country': Mehbooba Mufti

India TV News  

Mehbooba Mufti slams BJP: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir, which she had once ruled before being bifurcated into two Union Territories, was a ‘laboratory’ for the BJP, against whom over 15 opposition parties came together at a single stage in Patna yesterday to strategise how to oust it from power at the Centre. Alleging …

Amid AAP-Cong tension over Delhi ordinance and BJP's 'dulhan' jabs, opposition holds big Patna unity meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid AAP-Cong tension over Delhi ordinance and BJP's 'dulhan' jabs, opposition holds big Patna unity meet

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders from across the country gathered in Patna today to explore the possibility of a united front to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in next year's general election. The meeting of opposition parties called by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Patna on June 23 is being seen as a precursor to similar gatherings ahead of the 2024 …

16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet
1 year, 6 months ago

16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet

The Hindu  

In the very first Opposition meeting, to discuss electoral strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election against the BJP, 16 parties have confirmed their presence. Though according to sources, both Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi might skip the meeting hosted by Janata Dal leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 12, citing “scheduling” problems. …

'Have to behave like big brother…'? Mehbooba Mufti says 'yes', Cong says…
1 year, 8 months ago

'Have to behave like big brother…'? Mehbooba Mufti says 'yes', Cong says…

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday played down talk of a 'big brother' role in uniting the opposition ahead of the 2024 election and called for a collective effort to oust prime minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference in Jammu Congress leader Salman Khurshid - responding to a comment by ex-Jammu …

Bharat Jodo Yatra’s end disappoints Congress, only 8 of 23 invited political parties show up to mark final event in Kashmir
1 year, 10 months ago

Bharat Jodo Yatra’s end disappoints Congress, only 8 of 23 invited political parties show up to mark final event in Kashmir

Op India  

On Monday, Congress’ so-called unity march named ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ led by its leader Rahul Gandhi ended in Kashmir but resulted in a huge disappointment for the party as leaders of only 8 out of 23 political parties attended the final event. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had invited heads of 23 political parties and had asked them to join the …

BJP to Hold Mayors' Meet in Gujarat as Party Saddles Up for Polls in State with Organisational Events
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP to Hold Mayors' Meet in Gujarat as Party Saddles Up for Polls in State with Organisational Events

News 18  

Gujarat is slated to go to polls by the end of this year and the Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen the state to hold its mayors’ conference. The party has sent letters to all its state unit presidents to shortlist the mayors’ names and send them across after which the details of the event will be shared. The mayors will …

Four more Congress leaders, 12 Apni Party workers, resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in J&K
2 years, 3 months ago

Four more Congress leaders, 12 Apni Party workers, resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in J&K

The Hindu  

Four more Congress leaders, including former deputy speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Gulam Hyder Malik, and a dozen prominent workers of the Apni Party resigned from their respective parties on August 29 in support of veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad. In a related development, 12 workers of the Apni Party from Doda, including its district president Asgar Hussain …

J-K Parties Meet to Discuss Issue of 'Inclusion of Non-local Voters'; Lone, Bukhari Absent
2 years, 4 months ago

J-K Parties Meet to Discuss Issue of 'Inclusion of Non-local Voters'; Lone, Bukhari Absent

News 18  

An “all-party” meeting convened by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah to discuss the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir got underway here on Monday. Abdullah had called the meeting to discuss the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir after remarks related to the addition of …

BJP to Chalk Out Strategy Against NC-led All Party Meet Over Inclusion of Non-locals in Voter List
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP to Chalk Out Strategy Against NC-led All Party Meet Over Inclusion of Non-locals in Voter List

News 18  

The BJP has convened a meeting of its leaders here on Monday to chalk out a counter-strategy against the meeting called by the National Conference over the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in the revised electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the meeting is being held to chalk out a counter-strategy against the “all- party” meeting called …

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah holds all-party meet amid row over inclusion of non-local voters
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah holds all-party meet amid row over inclusion of non-local voters

India TV News  

Highlights National Conference held an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Monday Parties discussed issue of "inclusion of non-local voters" in revised electoral rolls in J&K Govt said report of likely addition of voters is a "misrepresentation of facts by vested interests" The National Conference held an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Monday to discuss the issue of the "inclusion of …

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference calls for all-party meet on 22 Aug to discuss non-local voter issue
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference calls for all-party meet on 22 Aug to discuss non-local voter issue

Firstpost  

The decision comes in the wake of J&K CEO, Hirdesh Kumar, saying on Wednesday that the Union Territory is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah will convene an all-party meeting …

Nitish Kumar will join long list of Opposition PM-hopefuls
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar will join long list of Opposition PM-hopefuls

The Hindu  

The Congress was prompt in extending support to the Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar but his return to the mahagathbandhan/Opposition fold will certainly add to the numbers of contenders who are looking at a leadership role in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls of 2024. Mr. Kumar, sources said, reciprocated by calling up Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her …

Despite being reduced to four-party grouping, Gupkar alliance still a formidable political force in J&K
2 years, 5 months ago

Despite being reduced to four-party grouping, Gupkar alliance still a formidable political force in J&K

The Hindu  

The exit of the J&K Peoples Movement has reduced the People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of parties fighting for the restoration of the pre-August 5, 2019 position of Jammu and Kashmir, to a four-party grouping. However, with the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party formalising an electoral alliance for the first ever Assembly polls in the …

J&K parties unhappy with delimitation panel’s final draft
2 years, 7 months ago

J&K parties unhappy with delimitation panel’s final draft

The Hindu  

Most political parties in J&K, with the exception of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Thursday expressed disappointment over the final draft of the J&K Delimitation Commission, which has redrawn boundaries to add six additional constituencies to the Jammu division and one to the Kashmir division, to take seat strength to 90 in the Union Territory. The NC has been maintaining …

Four Cong MLAs back Soren, put own party ministers in dock
2 years, 8 months ago

Four Cong MLAs back Soren, put own party ministers in dock

Hindustan Times  

Four of the Congress’s 16 legislators in Jharkhand on Thursday held a meeting and expressed their support for chief minister Hemant Soren while questioning the performance of four ministers from their own party. Irfan Ansari, one of the four legislators, claimed five other Congress legislators were aligned with them and they together would be meeting senior party leader Rahul Gandhi …

Manipur Polls: Congress Forms Alliance With Five Left Parties to Defeat BJP
2 years, 10 months ago

Manipur Polls: Congress Forms Alliance With Five Left Parties to Defeat BJP

News 18  

The Manipur Congress and five left parties, CPI, CPI, RSP, JD and Forward Block, on Thursday, announced a pre-poll alliance in the ensuing 12th Manipur Assembly election, with a common motive of defeating the BJP. On concerns regarding overlapping of Congress candidate and CPI candidate in the Kakching Assembly constituency, CPI state secretary L Sotinkumar said, the two candidates will …

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