Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K
1 year, 11 months ago

Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K

India Today  

It’s not even four months since its formation and the political journey of former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Azad Party is marred by resignations and exits, denting its prospects in Jammu and Kashmir politics. Led by former J&K deputy chief minister and DAP vice-chairman Tara Chand and former J&K Congress unit chief Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, 19 leaders announced their return to the Congress on January 6, serving a major jolt to Azad. A staunch Congress loyalist in his long political career, the 73-year-old Azad had, on August 26, written a five-page letter to then interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi, detailing the reasons for his resignation: an “immature” Rahul Gandhi’s style of working and how “the entire consultative mechanism was demolished by him”, sidelining of experienced leaders, and “a new coterie of inexperienced sycophants” taking centrestage. For now, the resignations are giving enough ammunition to Azad’s former colleague and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to dub the DAP as ‘Disappearing Azad Party’.

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After drawing flak for absence, Azad now to hit the campaign trail
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After drawing flak for absence, Azad now to hit the campaign trail

Hindustan Times  

After facing criticism for not campaigning for party candidates, former J&K chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will be now joining the campaign in some constituencies. Chief spokesperson of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party Salman Nizami today addressed the media and announced that the DPAP is contesting the upcoming assembly elections with full force. Nizami said that the party’s chairman, Ghulam …

Discontent brewing in J&K BJP over seat allotment; two more leaders quit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Discontent brewing in J&K BJP over seat allotment; two more leaders quit

The Hindu  

The BJP’s worries have multiplied in Jammu ahead of the Assembly election as several leaders have left the party after the ticket distribution by the party high command in Delhi. Despite being associated with the BJP for 40-42 years, I am saddened as we were not even considered once for ticket,” the BJP’s former Jammu district president, Kashmira Singh, said. …

NC-Congress alliance forced Ghulam Nabi Azad to bow out: Omar Abdullah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NC-Congress alliance forced Ghulam Nabi Azad to bow out: Omar Abdullah

Hindustan Times  

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday said his party’s alliance with the Congress has forced former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to excuse himself from campaigning for his party’s candidates. And the first result of our alliance is Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting campaigning for his party’s candidates. Notably, Azad’s decision had a negative impact on the new party …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to give J&K assembly polls campaigning a miss owing to ill health
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to give J&K assembly polls campaigning a miss owing to ill health

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the head of Democratic Progressive Azad Party, will not campaign for party candidates during the assembly elections owing to health issues. Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad The party has released names of 13 candidates for its first assembly elections, but Azad’s absence from the political arena will impact its prospects. Party spokesperson Salman …

Former Jammu-Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin quits Ghulam Nabi Azad's party
4 months, 1 week ago

Former Jammu-Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin quits Ghulam Nabi Azad's party

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin on Saturday announced his resignation from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party to rejoin the Congress. "I have resigned from the Democratic Progressive Azad Party," Mohiuddin was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Asked about his reasons for leaving the DPAP, Mohiuddin said he had been with the Congress for …

'Jaichand', A Mahapanchayat, And 'Revenge of 2022': BJP's Post-defeat 'Dangal' in Western UP
6 months, 1 week ago

'Jaichand', A Mahapanchayat, And 'Revenge of 2022': BJP's Post-defeat 'Dangal' in Western UP

News 18  

The elections are over, the results are out, and the new government is in. It all started with Sanjeev Balyan — who was made union minister after his thumping victory in 2014 and again after defeating the Jat leader Ajit Singh in his domain in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections — losing this time from his Muzaffarnagar seat. THE CHARGE …

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad’s victory in Nagina has stirred the pot of Bahujan politics in Uttar Pradesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad’s victory in Nagina has stirred the pot of Bahujan politics in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

From a street fighter to a Parliamentarian, Chandra Shekhar Azad has come a long way in a decade-long career and his victory in Nagina has stirred the pot of Dalit politics in the State with around 21% Scheduled Caste population that has been ruled by a Dalit Chief Minister four times. “It seems they fear Azad’s popularity among Dalits and …

Ghulam Nabi Azad not to contest Lok Sabha elections, withdraws name from Anantnag-Rajouri seat
8 months, 1 week ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad not to contest Lok Sabha elections, withdraws name from Anantnag-Rajouri seat

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Democratic Progressive Azad Party president Ghulam Nabi Azad has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his party said. Azad takes U-turn Azad's U-turn comes days after he said he is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to carry on his fight for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and for the …

LS poll: Azad to contest from Anantnag seat, take on NC, PDP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LS poll: Azad to contest from Anantnag seat, take on NC, PDP

The Hindu  

Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former J&K Chief Minister and the Democratic Progressive Alliance Party chairman, will contest from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency in Kashmir. “The party has decided to field Ghulam Nabi Azad as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Anantnag-Rajouri seat,” DPAP leader Taj Mohiuddin said. The announcement came a day after the National Conference decided to field Mian Altaf, …

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'
10 months, 1 week ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'

India TV News  

Senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would campaign for the candidates for his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party candidates. Azad, who has not contested Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, asked his party leaders to gear up …

Ashok Chavan was a towering Congress leader, his family served party for many generations: Ghulam Nabi Azad
10 months, 1 week ago

Ashok Chavan was a towering Congress leader, his family served party for many generations: Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Hindu  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party president Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday described former Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who joined the BJP, as a “towering leader”. The Congress could have been revived in Maharashtra but now this is really sad,” said Mr. Azad, who is touring the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. Otherwise, we will vanish fighting each other,” Mr. Azad said, while …

For Dalits, BJP and Congress inert, BSP only a fringe party, Azad is new hope
1 year, 1 month ago

For Dalits, BJP and Congress inert, BSP only a fringe party, Azad is new hope

The Hindu  

There is just a difference of one word in the names of Bahujan Samaj Party and Azad Samaj Party for the former though it spells its worst ever crisis in Rajasthan since 25 years after it won its first seat in the Assembly elections. In 2013, its vote share dipped to 3.40%, bringing down the BSP’s tally to three seats …

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress

Firstpost  

Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi on Monday Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party …

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad
1 year, 7 months ago

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the time has come for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who launched his new political party, Democratic Progressive Azad Party, last year after breaking ties with the Congress, spoke about the initiatives his party will launch if they are elected to power. Ghulam …

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi

Live Mint  

‘ he behaved like a statesman, not taking revenge’, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi in an interview with news agency ANI has praised his opposition BJP leader and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Azad said that PM Modi behaved like a true ‘statesman’ in the way he handled the opposition's berating of ‘Article 370 or CAA or hijab’. Ghulam …

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad
1 year, 9 months ago

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The fight over Congress’ DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh are engaged in a Twitter fight over the party’s Slamming the party over the plenary In a strong reply to Azad who left Congress to form his own political party, Jairam Ramesh said, “Maulana Abul Kalam Azad never ever betrayed the Congress Mr. Ghulam …

Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U), announces formation of a new political party
1 year, 10 months ago

Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U), announces formation of a new political party

The Hindu  

Disgruntled Janata Dal leader Upendra Kushwaha on February 20 announced that he was quitting the party and floated his own political party, the Rashtriya Lok Janta Dal. “This is a new political beginning and I make the announcement of a new political party Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. As I have floated my new political party, I also quit from the …

Disgruntled JD-U leader Upendra Kushwaha resigns, forms new party
1 year, 10 months ago

Disgruntled JD-U leader Upendra Kushwaha resigns, forms new party

India TV News  

Upendra Kushwaha resigns: In a major upheaval in Bihar politics, disgruntled Janata Dal-United leader Upendra Kushwaha resigned from the party on Monday. Kushwaha announced his new party - Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. The 62-year-old leader had merged his Rashtriya Lok Samata Party with JD-U in March 2021, however, his relationship with Chief Minister and JD-U chief Nitish Kumar soured soon …

Ghulam Nabi Azad apprises Home Minister Amit Shah of land eviction issues in J-K
1 year, 10 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad apprises Home Minister Amit Shah of land eviction issues in J-K

India Today  

Democratic Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to apprise him of "land eviction issues" in Jammu and Kashmir. Met union Home minister Amit Shah Ji regarding land eviction issues in J&K. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6shlFtQEbJ — Ghulam Nabi Azad February 2, 2023 In a statement, DAP said Ghulam Nabi Azad met Amit Shah to apprise him …

Two more leaders leave Azad’s party
1 year, 11 months ago

Two more leaders leave Azad’s party

The Hindu  

SRINAGAR Two more senior leaders on Tuesday quit the Democratic Azad Party, which was founded by former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in September last year. Former Member of Legislative Council Nizamuddin Khatana, who was the general secretary of the DAP, and Gulzar Ahmad submitted their resignations on Tuesday. “In view of the present political development, I, Choudhary Nizam ud …

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party
1 year, 11 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party

India Today  

In a major boost for the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, several leaders who had quit the party following the resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad have rejoined ahead of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra entering the state. LIVE: Congress party briefing along with Shri @Jairam_Ramesh, Smt @rajanipatil_in and Shri @Pawankhera at AICC HQ.https://t.co/3iBiZ2vvLv — K C Venugopal January 6, 2023 …

'There Is A Coterie That Is Trying To Destroy Democratic Azad Party': Former J&K Minister Tara Chand
2 years ago

'There Is A Coterie That Is Trying To Destroy Democratic Azad Party': Former J&K Minister Tara Chand

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on Saturday said around 126 people have resigned from Democratic Azad Party and there is a coterie around Ghulam Nabi Azad that trying to destroy the newly launched party, news agency ANI reported. There is a coterie around Ghulam Nabi Azad that wants to destroy the party and is …

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP
2 years ago

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP

ABP News  

Resigning from the Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad was a "blunder", former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief Minister Tara Chand said on Saturday - two days after he along with former minister Manohar Lal Sharma and former legislator Balwan Singh were expelled from the Azad-led Democratic Azad Party. He said they have a long association with Azad and …

'Only Congress can take on BJP; AAP is…' Ghulam Nabi Azad on upcoming Himachal, Gujarat assembly elections
2 years, 1 month ago

'Only Congress can take on BJP; AAP is…' Ghulam Nabi Azad on upcoming Himachal, Gujarat assembly elections

India TV News  

Himachal, Gujarat assembly polls: In his latest statement, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday claimed that only Congress could challenge Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Months after breaking its decades-long ties with the grand old party, Azad said he was not against the Congress party's secularism stance but rather its …

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party

The Diplomat  

After resigning from India’s grand old party, the Indian National Congress, on August 26, former Rajya Sabha opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is becoming a threat to the party. In addition to defections from the Congress, eight members of the municipal council in Baramulla, in north Kashmir, left the Apni Party to join the veteran leader’s new party, ahead of …

Indian opposition party seeks to shed dynastic rule image
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian opposition party seeks to shed dynastic rule image

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, is set to choose a person who is not a member of its dominant Nehru-Gandhi family as its next president as it struggles to recover before key upcoming elections. Although the party has been led historically by the family, interim party president Sonia Gandhi and her son, Rahul Gandhi, …

Ghulam Nabi Azad launches Democratic Azad Party in J&K
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad launches Democratic Azad Party in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: Launching his Democratic Azad Party here on Monday, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said he will not make the restoration of Article 370 an election issue in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question about Kashmir-centric parties, particularly the PDP, criticising his remarks on Article 370, Azad said, "You just check Parliament records of who has spoken or …

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces his new outfit 'Democratic Azad Party' ahead of J&K polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces his new outfit 'Democratic Azad Party' ahead of J&K polls

Firstpost  

Announcing the name of the new party at a press conference here, Azad said that the outfit will be secular, democratic and independent from any influence Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced that his new political outfit will be named as ‘Democratic Azad Party’. Announcing the name of the new party at a …

‘Democratic Azad Party’: Ghulam Nabi Azad launches his new party
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Democratic Azad Party’: Ghulam Nabi Azad launches his new party

Live Mint  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad announced the name of his new political party on Monday. Azad also unveiled the flag of his new party, explaining the logic behind the colors in his party's flag, Azad said, “Mustard colour indicates creativity and unity in diversity, white colour indicates peace and blue colour indicates freedom, open space, imagination and limits from …

In ‘Democratic Azad Party’, Ghulam Nabi Azad says youth, seniors would co-exist
2 years, 2 months ago

In ‘Democratic Azad Party’, Ghulam Nabi Azad says youth, seniors would co-exist

Hindustan Times  

Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced the name of his new party nearly a month after his exit from the Congress. The new party would be called the ‘Democratic Azad Party’, he said at an event, stressing that the party would have “no age bar”. Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad addresses a public rally in Jammu. Azad …

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'

India TV News  

Highlights "I will hold a press conference on Monday," Azad had confirmed Azad had said the situation in the Congress party has reached a point of "no return" Azad had earlier said the people of Jammu and Kashmir will decide the name and the flag of the party Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced the name of …

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress

Live Mint  

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh from J&K has expressed that his relationship with the grand old party is almost zero. Azad, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008, in his resignation letter targeted party leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, over the way the party has been run in the past nearly nine years. Azad alleged …

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad

Firstpost  

Pakistan-backed terrorist organization TRF said that before leaving the Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad had a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Srinagar: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had left the ‘Grand Old Party’ recently, has received a threat from The Resistance Front which is affiliated to Pakistan-backed terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The …

Ex-Congress Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to Announce His Party's Name in Ten Days
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-Congress Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to Announce His Party's Name in Ten Days

News 18  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he will announce a new political party within 10 days. “We will announce a new party in ten days,” Azad said during his first public meeting in Baramulla today after quitting Congress. Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Exit From Congress The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister resigned from Congress on August 26, …

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad to announce new party in 10-days
2 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad to announce new party in 10-days

India TV News  

Highlights I will announce new party in coming ten days: Ghulam Nabi Azad Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad addressed a meeting in Baramulla today Earlier, Ghulam Nabi Azad had announced to launch of his own political outfit soon Jammu and Kashmir news : Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that he will announce a new party …

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2022 13:40 IST The timing could not have been worse. With barely a fortnight to go before the launch of the Congress’s ambitious 3,500-kilometre Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari on September 7, party veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad dropped a bombshell on August 26, announcing his exit from all posts of the party. Ghulam Nabi Azad had …

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?

The Quint  

Nowhere has Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the Congress party hit a nerve as much as in J&K—the veteran leader’s home turf. Veering away from what is known to be a five-decade-long association, Azad who resigned from all posts within the party on 26 August is all set to venture into his new political ambitions in the form of an …

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress

Firstpost  

The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political bosses” and said he was twisting facts in his favour to befool the people of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political …

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party
2 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party

India TV News  

Several delegations on Monday visited former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at his residence here, a day after he returned from Delhi to a warm welcome by his supporters after quitting Congress last month to launch his own party. The delegations comprising a large number of people from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and Chenab valley including …

Ghulam Nabi Azad\'s public rally in Jammu today, likely to launch new party
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad\'s public rally in Jammu today, likely to launch new party

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Ghulam Nabi Azad, who recently broke his five-decade-long association with the Congress, will begin his fresh political journey Sunday from Jammu where he would set up the first unit of his own party. All preparations have been completed for Azad's first public rally in Jammu, a close aide of the former chief minister said on the eve of the …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold first rally after quitting Congress in Jammu
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold first rally after quitting Congress in Jammu

The Hindu  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, arriving in Jammu on Sunday for a series of public meetings ahead of launching his own political party, is likely to place his political mission around safeguarding jobs and land for locals in Jammu & Kashmir, a place where the spectrum ranges from independence to self-rule to greater autonomy. In fact, Mr. Azad and …

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Hindustan Times  

The exodus from the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress continued on Wednesday, with former PCC president Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed resigning from the party’s primary membership and pledging support to veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has announced to float his own political outfit in the Union territory. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Besides Sayeed —who is the third former minister …

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday called Ghulam Nabi Azad a “selfish person” and said he left the party when he was tasked to render his services in Jammu and Kashmir. AICC incharge for Jammu & Kashmir Rajni Patil with party’s J&K unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani and working president Raman Bhalla during a rally, in Jammu on Tuesday. AICC in-charge for …

Calm down, G23 leaders tell Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Calm down, G23 leaders tell Azad

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Some members of the Congress’ G-23 change-seekers group like Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma and Prithviraj Chauhan met former Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Tuesday evening. He was a part of the letter writers like us, so we wanted to know why he quit the party without keeping us in the loop?” Hooda, a former Haryana …

64 Congress leaders resign as Ghulam Nabi Azad looks set to launch party
2 years, 3 months ago

64 Congress leaders resign as Ghulam Nabi Azad looks set to launch party

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: As many as 64 senior Congress leaders, including former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, resigned from the party in support of veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. On Saturday, several political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir met veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is planning to launch a new national party, a day after tendering resignations from …

64 Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders quit party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

64 Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders quit party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Hindu  

As many as 64 senior Congress leaders, including former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, resigned from the party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in Jammu on August 30, asserting that Mr. Azad’s vision will shape a new and bright future for Jammu and Kashmir. “All of us had a very long association with the party spanning over decades and …

Massive jolt to Congress in J&K as 51 leaders set to resign and join Ghulam Nabi Azad's party
2 years, 3 months ago

Massive jolt to Congress in J&K as 51 leaders set to resign and join Ghulam Nabi Azad's party

India Today  

Even as the Congress reels from the resignation of top leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, the worse seems to have not passed as 51 leaders are set to resign and join Azad's new party. The leaders include former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Tara Chand who resigned from the party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Tuesday. Chand …

Ghulam Nabi Azad wanted to launch a party for 2 years, waited for final signal: J&K PCC chief
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad wanted to launch a party for 2 years, waited for final signal: J&K PCC chief

The Hindu  

Launching a scathing attack on his former colleague, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Vikar Rasool on August 29 said Ghulam Nabi Azad was waiting for a signal from the “high-command” to launch a new party. However, he was waiting for a signal from the high-command, the same people who shed tears for him,” Mr. Rasool said, in an …

Ghulam Nabi Azad says people in Congress today are ’useless’
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad says people in Congress today are ’useless’

Live Mint  

After resigning from all positions and the primary membership of the Congress Party, Ghulam Nabi Azad called the "new people in Congress useless" who, he said, are not even aware of the senior leaders. Ghulam Nabi Azad also said while talking to news agency ANI that he gave blood for the Congress party and he couldn't sleep for six days …

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