Once a non-figure in Kashmir politics, Sajad Lone now most sought-after leader, makes rivals PDP, NC quiver
6 years ago

Once a non-figure in Kashmir politics, Sajad Lone now most sought-after leader, makes rivals PDP, NC quiver

Firstpost  

A few years ago, no one would have taken Sajad Lone seriously, but today, his machinations in Jammu and Kashmir have brought back memories of when New Delhi engineered defections in the National Conference, the only regional party at the time, to divide the Kashmir vote. Sajad Gani Lone’s political somersaults sent shivers down the spines of the two main parties in the Valley’s mainstream politics — the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party. A few years ago, no one would have taken Sajad Lone seriously, but today, his machinations have brought back memories of when New Delhi engineered defections in the National Conference, the only regional party at the time, to divide the Kashmir vote. On one hand, there is the PDP, which is facing near daily desertions, and on the other, despite publicly announcing its alliance with the BJP, Lone is roaming around with a “waiting list” of people hoping to join his party ahead of the next Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

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J&K: PC’s Sajad Lone gets support from another quarter
8 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K: PC’s Sajad Lone gets support from another quarter

Hindustan Times  

Peoples Conference chairperson Sajad Lone, who has been seeking support from various parties and politicians of Kashmir for ensuring a win in Lok Sabha elections, on Saturday got another shot in the arm after getting support from another senior politician of central Kashmir. Peoples Conference chairperson Sajad Lone, who has been an ex-MLA and former minister from north Kashmir’s Handwara …

Sajad Lone weaves web of pre-poll alliances to net Baramulla seat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sajad Lone weaves web of pre-poll alliances to net Baramulla seat

The Hindu  

Sajad Lone, J&K Peoples Conference chief contesting from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, is weaving a web of pre-poll alliances to net the seat and defeat National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah. Mr. Lone has already managed a pre-poll alliance with Altaf Bukhari’s J&K Apni Party. Sources said Mr. Lone’s party is also reaching out to Nazir Khan, an influential District …

Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari join hands to challenge Omar Abdullah in Baramulla
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari join hands to challenge Omar Abdullah in Baramulla

The Hindu  

Sajad Gani Lone, a candidate from the J&K People’s Conference contesting from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, on Tuesday received a shot in the arm after Altaf Bukhari’s J&K Apni Party extended its support in north Kashmir. With Mr. Bukhari’s support, Mr. Lone, whose party stood second in the 2019 Parliament election, has managed to win the support of a …

National Conference, Apni Party-backed candidates win DDC byelections in north Kashmir
2 years, 1 month ago

National Conference, Apni Party-backed candidates win DDC byelections in north Kashmir

The Hindu  

Two candidates supported by the National Conference and the Apni Party won the District Development Council byelections in north Kashmir’s Kupwara and Bandipora on Thursday. Shabnam Rehman, who was fielded by the Peoples Democratic Party in 2020 but joined Sajad Lone’s Peoples Conference this year, got 3,220 votes and stood second. The two DDC constituencies witnessed re-polling after the State …

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 …

‘Let NC support Peoples Conference to avoid split of Muslim votes’
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Let NC support Peoples Conference to avoid split of Muslim votes’

The Hindu  

Sajad Lone, chairman of the Peoples Conference, on Saturday asked the National Conference to support his party if the latter was worried about a division of Muslim votes in J&K. Mr. Lone, who quit the Gupkar alliance earlier this year, was responding to remarks from NC leaders that his party was dividing Muslim votes in J&K and could help the …

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir
3 years, 6 months ago

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

He is our prime minister, we have to trust him. If you lose faith in the institution of dialogue, in a place like Kashmir, an alternative to it will be violence.” These are the words of Sajjad Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s all-party meet with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on …

Three Prominent J&K Leaders Join Sajad Lone's People's Conference
3 years, 9 months ago

Three Prominent J&K Leaders Join Sajad Lone's People's Conference

News 18  

Sajad Lone-led People’s Conference received a major boost with the entry of three prominent politicians into the party fold on Monday. Former minister Basharat Bukhari, former legislators Peer Mansoor Hussain and Khursheed Alam on Monday joined the PC in presence of party Chairman Sajad Lone. On the occasion, these leaders maintained that “sincerity of thought of the People’s Conference Chairman …

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 …

NC, PDP owe apology to J&K voters for 'frequently changing political goalposts', says Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari
4 years, 1 month ago

NC, PDP owe apology to J&K voters for 'frequently changing political goalposts', says Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari

Firstpost  

Addressing a campaign meeting for the DDC polls, he added that these parties are trying to “hoodwink the people by comparing the DDC elections with a referendum” Tangmarg: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said the National Conference and the PDP owe an apology to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their “age-old gimmicks and frequently …

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 …

Altaf Bukhari floats Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party; outfit aims to restore statehood, ensure safe return of Kashmiri Pandits
4 years, 10 months ago

Altaf Bukhari floats Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party; outfit aims to restore statehood, ensure safe return of Kashmiri Pandits

Firstpost  

With the core agenda of restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, former state finance minister Altaf Bukhari on Sunday announced the formation of a new political outfit Jammu Kashmir Apni Party Former Jammu and Kashmir finance minister Altaf Bukhari on Sunday announced the formation of a new political outfit, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. Touting the party as an outfit “of …

Crackdown on militants allows politicos to return to south Kashmir; mainstream seeks to reclaim space from separatists
5 years, 11 months ago

Crackdown on militants allows politicos to return to south Kashmir; mainstream seeks to reclaim space from separatists

Firstpost  

Chawalgam, Kulgam: On Tuesday afternoon, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah arrived in Kulgam. “It was the biggest rally since 2016,” Imran Nabi Dar, the National Conference leader from south Kashmir, said. “South Kashmir is an open field,” Gul Mohammad Wani, a professor of political science at Kashmir University, said. Political stalwarts said Mehbooba’s party might not make …

Kashmir issue should be done with 'constructive engagement': Sajad Lone
6 years ago

Kashmir issue should be done with 'constructive engagement': Sajad Lone

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Separatist-turned-mainstream politician Sajad Lone on Sunday said his party, People's Conference, favours "constructive engagement" for resolution of the Kashmir problem for a lasting peace in the region. "We are in favour of it and it should be done through constructive engagement," Lone told reporters while welcoming several prominent persons to his party fold in Jammu. The people who joined …

Sajad Lone says J&K governor should be more careful with remarks, accuses Omar, Mehbooba of 'ganging up' on him
6 years, 1 month ago

Sajad Lone says J&K governor should be more careful with remarks, accuses Omar, Mehbooba of 'ganging up' on him

Firstpost  

People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone belongs to new generation of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. Fearing this would result in horse-trading, Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik put paid to Lone’s ambitions and dissolved the Assembly. Lone, in an interview, talks about his struggles in politics, taking on the ‘dynasties’ in the Valley and Governor Malik. When these …

Ready for fresh Jammu and Kashmir elections, says Sajad Lone; accuses PDP and NC of treating state like fiefdom
6 years, 1 month ago

Ready for fresh Jammu and Kashmir elections, says Sajad Lone; accuses PDP and NC of treating state like fiefdom

Firstpost  

Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone claimed that PDP — which had also staked claim to form the government on Wednesday — doesn’t have the numbers. Two days after the dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone on Friday said that his party was ready for fresh elections in the state. We are now ready for fresh …

Jammu and Kashmir political unrest: PDP-NC-Congress plan to keep BJP out has worked for now, but democracy takes a beating
6 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir political unrest: PDP-NC-Congress plan to keep BJP out has worked for now, but democracy takes a beating

Firstpost  

As the NC, PDP and Congress got together and staked claim to form government in Jammu and Kashmir, the game seems to be over for the BJP, which had earlier tried to poach MLAs from other parties to form the government. Two main regional parties — National Conference and PDP — have joined hands with the Congress and staked claim …

J&K assembly dissolved after Mehbooba stakes claim to form govt
6 years, 1 month ago

J&K assembly dissolved after Mehbooba stakes claim to form govt

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday dissolved the Jammu and Kashmir assembly even as an alliance of anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties led by the People’s Democratic Party staked claim to form the government. The governor’s move capped a day of hectic political developments that began with former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP …

Altaf Bukhari is 'consensus' J&K CM candidate as Congress, PDP, NC join hands to thwart Sajjad Lone
6 years, 1 month ago

Altaf Bukhari is 'consensus' J&K CM candidate as Congress, PDP, NC join hands to thwart Sajjad Lone

Firstpost  

The PDP, Congress, and National Conference on Tuesday indicated the possibility of forming an alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the 19 December deadline to the Governor’s rule in the state. The PDP, Congress, and National Conference on Wednesday confirmed an alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the 19 December deadline to the Governor’s Rule in the state. …

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 …

PDP's Muzaffar Hussain Baig backs Sajjad Lone's Peoples Conference: J&K may see 'third front' govt soon
6 years, 1 month ago

PDP's Muzaffar Hussain Baig backs Sajjad Lone's Peoples Conference: J&K may see 'third front' govt soon

Firstpost  

If it takes shape, the ‘third front’ led by Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone will further slice the already existing electoral divisions between the three regions of Valley. On Tuesday, one of the founding members of Peoples Democratic Party, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, the brain behind its ‘self-rule’ document, gave a veritable setback to the party by throwing his weight behind …

PDP leader claims Jammu and Kashmir will have new govt by end Sept, BJP-Peoples Conference to pick Sajjad Lone as CM
6 years, 5 months ago

PDP leader claims Jammu and Kashmir will have new govt by end Sept, BJP-Peoples Conference to pick Sajjad Lone as CM

Firstpost  

PDP leader Yasir Reshi said the Muftis and Abdullahs in Jammu and Kashmir need to be shown that politicians not part of dynasties could also rule the state. MLC Yasir Reshi, a disgruntled leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday said that by end September, Jammu and Kashmir will have a new government headed by People’s Conference chief Sajjad …

Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah should welcome a third force in Kashmir, writes Barkha Dutt
6 years, 6 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah should welcome a third force in Kashmir, writes Barkha Dutt

Hindustan Times  

His father was assassinated by Pakistan-based militants; his wife is a Pakistani citizen; his father-in-law was a founding member of the 29-year-old violent Kashmir secessionist insurgency, his brother is with the Hurriyat Conference and until he openly blamed Pakistan’s Inter-services Intelligence for the murder of his father, Sajad Lone, 51, was also a separatist who demanded freedom for Kashmir. Sajad …

Sajjad Lone's dream of becoming Jammu and Kashmir CM fades as PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti consolidates power
6 years, 6 months ago

Sajjad Lone's dream of becoming Jammu and Kashmir CM fades as PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti consolidates power

Firstpost  

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti has opened negotiations with her disgruntled party leaders and lawmakers and also started acting against leaders who accused her of nepotism and promoting “family raj”. Rafi Ahmad Mir, the chief spokesperson of PDP, told Firstpost the decision to drop Reshi from district president’s post was taken by the party leadership after its core group …

Does Kashmir Matter to Mainland Indians When They Go to Vote?
6 years, 6 months ago

Does Kashmir Matter to Mainland Indians When They Go to Vote?

The Quint  

Second, it is still bewildering to the people of the Valley as to the exact reason behind Shujaat’s murder, as, everybody who has ever wished for the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue, considered the journalist to be a voice of sanity and reason. So, the dominant public opinion is that there was no apparent transgression for which Shujaat ought …

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