'Not Seeking Aazadi..' Sajad Lone Says New Alliance Ready for Talks But Not at Cost of J&K’s Dignity
4 years, 2 months ago

'Not Seeking Aazadi..' Sajad Lone Says New Alliance Ready for Talks But Not at Cost of J&K’s Dignity

News 18  

Srinagar: In his first interview since the central government piloted constitutional change in Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, former J&K minister Sajjad Lone said the new Kashmir alliance was not averse to talking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top government functionaries if they listened to the sentiment on ground. I think Delhi should talk to people since it took people’s rights away,” Lone told News 18 when asked if the new alliance will like to engage with PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Six mainstream parties have come together to fight for restoration of special constitutional position that was taken away last year when Parliament struck down the contentious Article 370 that gave residents of the Jammu and Kashmir exclusive rights on jobs, education and land. Named People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration — a grouping of different parties who had vowed to safeguard J&K’s special laws as enshrined in constitution last year — it will soon assign roles and agenda for effective functioning.

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J&K Opposition parties to meet over L-G’s ‘enhanced powers’
5 months, 2 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 …

In Kashmir seats, friends turn foes
9 months, 1 week ago

In Kashmir seats, friends turn foes

Hindustan Times  

The three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir Valley have put the INDIA bloc in a fix. The glue that held the multi-party Gupkar alliance was Article 370, but, clearly, both parties have privileged their electoral goals over the bigger idea of Kashmiri sub-nationalism, embedded in the demand to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The consensus built around Article 370 …

J&K part of India, Pakistan has no right to talk about it, says Union Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

J&K part of India, Pakistan has no right to talk about it, says Union Minister

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India, and Pakistan has no right to talk about it and should rather pay attention towards its own people, Union Tourism Minister G K Reddy said in Srinagar on May 23. Pakistan is battling a crisis, people are dying of hunger, they do not get rice or gas, so it should focus there,” …

Despite being reduced to four-party grouping, Gupkar alliance still a formidable political force in J&K
2 years, 6 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 …

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition
3 years, 6 months ago

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, a group of five political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, was in the spotlight on June 24 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders from eight political parties in J&K, the first such meeting since the erstwhile semi-autonomous State was split into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh and its special status …

‘Need to Script a New Social Contract Between Delhi and J&K’: People's Conference Ahead of PM Meet
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Need to Script a New Social Contract Between Delhi and J&K’: People's Conference Ahead of PM Meet

News 18  

A meeting of party leaders of the People’s Conference was called upon on Monday by its chairman Sajad Gani Lone to discuss matters pertaining to the all Party meeting called by PM Modi on June 24. During the meeting which was attended by senior leaders like Basharat Bukhari, Mansoor Hussain Soharwardy, Adv Bashir Ahmad Dar, Rashid Mehmood etc, the leaders …

Gupkar Alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss invite for June 24 meeting with PM
3 years, 6 months ago

Gupkar Alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss invite for June 24 meeting with PM

Live Mint  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration will meet here Tuesday to discuss the Centre's invitation to mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for an all-party meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24, a leader of the grouping said. The leader said the alliance members would discuss the Centre's invitation to mainstream political parties of …

J&K: Gupkar Alliance leaders meet, assure people of fighting for their rights
3 years, 7 months ago

J&K: Gupkar Alliance leaders meet, assure people of fighting for their rights

India Today  

Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration met in Srinagar on Wednesday evening. The meeting, which took place at People's Democratic Party's Mehbooba Mufti's residence, came amid rumours flying thick and fast about the probable re-organisation of the Union Territory. Then we shall decide.” READ: J&K: Gurez BDC chairperson, joins BJP; People's Conference inducts ex-PDP leaders Leaders …

Lone exits PAGD; internal rumblings within Gupkar alliance apparent
3 years, 11 months ago

Lone exits PAGD; internal rumblings within Gupkar alliance apparent

The Hindu  

ON January 19, the Sajad Lone-led Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference exited the Farooq Abdullah-led People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration. The second delegation’s visit was close on the heels of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent week-long trip to New Delhi and is seen to have a larger political connotation. Apparently, New Delhi responded to Omar Abdullah’s overtures saying that …

Gupkar Alliance for Restoration of Special Status of J&K, Not for Petty Electoral Gains: Mehbooba Mufti
4 years ago

Gupkar Alliance for Restoration of Special Status of J&K, Not for Petty Electoral Gains: Mehbooba Mufti

News 18  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asserted that the formation of Gupkar Alliance was not for petty electoral gains, but for the restoration of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP leader was apparently referring to reports in certain sections of media which claimed that some PAGD leaders were holding secret meetings with senior BJP leaders and Jammu and …

J&K DDC election: Not part of Gupkar alliance, contesting polls to expose BJP, says Congress
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC election: Not part of Gupkar alliance, contesting polls to expose BJP, says Congress

Firstpost  

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala made the remarks after Union home minister Amit Shah Tuesday termed the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration an “unholy global alliance” that along with the Congress wants to return Jammu And Kashmir to the era of terror and turmoil New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday asserted that it was not a part of the Gupkar …

Congress says it’s not part of Gupkar Alliance
4 years, 1 month ago

Congress says it’s not part of Gupkar Alliance

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday noted that it was neither a part of the Gupkar Alliance, called the People’s Association for Gupkar Declaration, in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that it would never compromise on the country’s territorial integrity.. Responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s tweet on the alliance, in which he also asked the Congress to clarify its position …

J&K District Development Council polls | Gupkar Alliance fails to reach seat-sharing deal
4 years, 2 months ago

J&K District Development Council polls | Gupkar Alliance fails to reach seat-sharing deal

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration members failed to finalise their seat-sharing arrangement for the District Development Council polls yet again on November 14 despite holding a marathon meeting, the third one in two days, on the issue. The seat-sharing issue defying a resolution appeared to be exasperating for the two key constituents of the PAGD with its vice-chairperson and …

Gupkar alliance formed solely to safeguard interests of J-K residents: Mehbooba
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar alliance formed solely to safeguard interests of J-K residents: Mehbooba

The Hindu  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration was formed solely to safeguard the identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the alliance parties have a bigger cause to fight for than bicker over DDC elections. Ms. Mehbooba’s remarks came as the alliance partners are currently engaged in consultations on seat-sharing for the District …

Gupkar Alliance's Decision to Contest Local Body Polls May Thwart BJP's Valley Plans, Revive Party Cadres
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar Alliance's Decision to Contest Local Body Polls May Thwart BJP's Valley Plans, Revive Party Cadres

News 18  

Ending the suspense over its participation in the upcoming District Development Council elections, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Saturday said it would contest the polls unitedly “to disallow democratic space to be invaded by divisive forces.” The alliance’s spokesperson, Sajad Lone, wrote on his Twitter handle, “PAGD has unanimously decided to contest DDC elections unitedly. The forum members …

People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Kashmir rattles New Delhi
4 years, 2 months ago

People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Kashmir rattles New Delhi

The Hindu  

IN a stormy fortnight in Kashmir, a cluster of mainstream political actors assembled at a single podium on October 15 at National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar and conveyed the unequivocal message that they were prepared to confront New Delhi head-on. On August 5, 2019, New Delhi ended Jammu and Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status as guaranteed under Articles 370 …

Gupkar alliance opposes new land laws
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar alliance opposes new land laws

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of around seven political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday opposed the amendments made to the land laws by the Centre. “We strongly condemn the repealing of the J&K land laws and stripping the permanent residents of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh of exclusive right to acquire and hold immovable property. NC …

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration vows to fight against new J&K land laws
4 years, 2 months ago

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration vows to fight against new J&K land laws

India Today  

The newly-formed People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration on Tuesday condemned the central government’s move to grant permission to all Indians to buy property in Jammu and Kashmir and has vowed to fight against it. The amendment to J&K land laws has been condemned by several Kashmiri leaders, including NC vice-president Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. The alliance …

Valley’s voice: The Hindu Editorial on J&K’s Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration
4 years, 2 months ago

Valley’s voice: The Hindu Editorial on J&K’s Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration

The Hindu  

The announcement, on Thursday, by five regional parties and the CPI, of the formation of the ‘Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration’ to fight for the restoration of full statehood and special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, is one that has also coincided with the release of former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti after 14 months in detention. The Gupkar …

Gupkar Declaration: NC's Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP, 4 other parties for ‘restoring J&K's special status'
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar Declaration: NC's Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP, 4 other parties for ‘restoring J&K's special status'

Firstpost  

Abdullah said the alliance National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday announced an alliance with Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti, People’s Conference and other regional political parties following a meeting of six Jammu and Kashmir-based parties to discuss the Gupkar Declaration in Srinagar. The meeting was held at the residence of Abdullah in Srinagar and attended by PDP president …

Political Parties in Kashmir Give Formal Shape to Alliance, Demand Restoration of Rights in J&K
4 years, 2 months ago

Political Parties in Kashmir Give Formal Shape to Alliance, Demand Restoration of Rights in J&K

News 18  

The mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday held a meeting and formed an alliance for restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state as it existed before August 5 last year and also to initiate a dialogue between all stakeholders in the issue. “The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration aims to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional …

Six J&K parties forge alliance to fight for pre-August 5 position
4 years, 4 months ago

Six J&K parties forge alliance to fight for pre-August 5 position

The Hindu  

Putting up a joint front, six political parties of Jammu and Kashmir — the National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Congress, the J&K Peoples Conference, the CPI and the Awami National Conference — on Saturday decided to carry forward the Gupkar Declaration, which was signed on August 4, 2019 to unitedly fight for J&K’s special status. We want to …

Congress exploring alliance with Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to form J&K govt: Azad
6 years, 1 month ago

Congress exploring alliance with Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to form J&K govt: Azad

Hindustan Times  

In an indication of a grand alliance shaping up in Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Congress and regional parties Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference are in talks to explore the possibility of forming a government in the state, reports ANI. After the BJP withdrew its support from the PDP in June, there …

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