Omar Abdullah Hopes UT Status Is Temporary, Seeks Restoration of Statehood
1 week ago

Omar Abdullah Hopes UT Status Is Temporary, Seeks Restoration of Statehood

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir's Union Territory status is a temporary phase and that the central government fulfils its promise of restoring its statehood. We have been associated with the government earlier, but there is a vast difference between that form and the present form," Abdullah said at a media interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre here. The chief minister said the start of the new government has been "decent" and that they "did not find much difficulty" in it. I hope J-K being a UT is a temporary phase," Abdullah said.

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Surrendered poll promises: Opposition slams Omar’s presser
6 days, 12 hours ago

Surrendered poll promises: Opposition slams Omar’s presser

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition parties lashed out at J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah’s media interaction, claiming that he made a ‘u-turn’ on the pre-election guarantees made by the National Conference. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said Abdullah made a ‘u-turn’ on the free power promise. Former Srinagar mayor Junaid Mattu, who is currently not affiliated with any political party, pointed out what he …

Omar Abdullah on Centre's J&K statehood promise: Shouldn't take much time
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1 week ago

Omar Abdullah on Centre's J&K statehood promise: Shouldn't take much time

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed hope that the Union Territory's statehood would soon be restored, citing the central government's previous commitment. “We hope J&K being a UT is a temporary phase and the Centre fulfills its promise of restoring statehood as soon as possible,” he said. The Chief Minister also referenced the Supreme Court's verdict …

Omar Abdullah, J-K chief minister, cancels visit to Jammu amid cold spell in Kashmir
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Omar Abdullah, J-K chief minister, cancels visit to Jammu amid cold spell in Kashmir

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir weather: Amid the ongoing severe cold wave conditions and a cold spell in the Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed about his decision to cancel his scheduled programmes in Jammu and to remain stationed in Srinagar to oversee the working of the power and other departments. "In light of the severe cold …

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of J&K statehood
3 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of J&K statehood

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Omar Abdullah said the discussion touched upon governance matters and the broader situation in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as restoration of statehood. This was Abdullah's second meeting with Shah since assuming office as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory …

J&K CM likely to meet Shah again, press for statehood restoration
3 weeks, 1 day ago

J&K CM likely to meet Shah again, press for statehood restoration

Hindustan Times  

After taking oath as J&K chief minister two months ago, Omar Abdullah is likely to meet Union home minister Amit Shah for a second time and press for restoration of J&K’s statehood. J&K CM Omar Abdullah Omar, earlier, had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and other Union ministers. According to the people in know of matter, …

J&K CM Omar Abdullah demands restoration of statehood: ‘2 power centres are recipe for disaster’
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

J&K CM Omar Abdullah demands restoration of statehood: ‘2 power centres are recipe for disaster’

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday raised the issue of statehood for the Union Territory and termed the dual governance model as a "recipe for disaster". Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. He also cited repeated promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow Jammu’s uniqueness to shrink: CM Omar
4 weeks ago

Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow Jammu’s uniqueness to shrink: CM Omar

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu’s uniqueness will not be allowed to diminish and asserted that his government will restore Darbar move. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah during an interaction with members of the civil society at his official residence in Jammu on Wednesday. Jammu has its own importance and we will not …

CM Omar Abdullah’s last-minute road trip and the return of twin capital system in Jammu and Kashmir – Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Omar Abdullah’s last-minute road trip and the return of twin capital system in Jammu and Kashmir – Explained

Live Mint  

On November 11, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah undertook a ‘sudden and last minute’ road trip from Srinagar to Jammu, after his flight was cancelled due to poor visibility. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said with the resumption of work from Jammu on Monday, half of the ‘Darbar Move’ was accomplished. Before the L-G's order, the Jammu …

J&K CM Omar Abdullah starts work from winter capital Jammu
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

J&K CM Omar Abdullah starts work from winter capital Jammu

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah started working from the civil secretariat here on Monday, as part of an annual practice of shifting the administrative base to the winter capital. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah arriving at the civil secretariat in Jammu on Monday. A grab of a video shared by chief minister Omar Abdullah, who reached …

‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution
2 months ago

‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said people of the Union Territory have ‘found their voice’ after the passage of the resolution on Article 370, a legislation that gave special status to the former state and was scrapped in August 2019. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the J&K Assembly session, in Srinagar, …

We have right to live with dignity, why to ask for statehood: Omar Abdullah amid uproar over Article 370
2 months ago

We have right to live with dignity, why to ask for statehood: Omar Abdullah amid uproar over Article 370

India TV News  

Amid uproar in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the special status resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the people found their voice after passage of special status resolution and the burden is off their shoulders. "Last time I stood here, we were a state and had special place, status; all have been snatched," Omar Abdullah said in J-K Assembly. The …

J&K Situation Would Be Different If Vajpayee's Approach Wasn't Forgotten: CM Omar Abdullah
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2 months ago

J&K Situation Would Be Different If Vajpayee's Approach Wasn't Forgotten: CM Omar Abdullah

ABP News  

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, highlighting his efforts to bridge divides and improve the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah emphasizes Vajpayee's landmark 1999 visit to Pakistan and his consistent efforts to reduce tensions in the region. He acknowledges that Vajpayee's approach was forgotten after his departure, but emphasizes that his …

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha vows restoration of statehood, constitutional guarantees; skips mention of Article 370
2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha vows restoration of statehood, constitutional guarantees; skips mention of Article 370

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that his government will make all the efforts to restore full statehood and constitutional guarantees to the State. The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, passed a unanimous resolution on October 19 urging the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir in “its …

CM Omar Abdullah Vows To Fight For Restoration Of J&K's Dignity
2 months, 1 week ago

CM Omar Abdullah Vows To Fight For Restoration Of J&K's Dignity

ABP News  

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vows to fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's dignity. He asserts that the system of a UT will not remain for long and that the people deserve their statehood back. Abdullah emphasizes the need for genuine peace achieved through a cooperative atmosphere, and he highlights the importance of strengthening democratic institutions and preserving freedom …

CM Abdullah vows to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity
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2 months, 1 week ago

CM Abdullah vows to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity

New Indian Express  

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses his unwavering determination to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity. He asserts that the restoration of statehood is a top priority and that the government will strive to fulfill the aspirations of the people regarding electricity, roads, water, employment, and other issues. Abdullah emphasizes the importance of restoring the people's dignity and establishing a regular contact …

J&K UT Status: Temporary, But Not Abandoned
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2 months, 1 week ago

J&K UT Status: Temporary, But Not Abandoned

Deccan Chronicle  

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures the temporary status of Jammu and Kashmir's UT status is only temporary. He emphasizes the challenges posed by the hybrid governance model and warns against exploiting any perceived loopholes within this arrangement. Abdullah highlights recent meetings with the central government and receives strong commitments about reinstating statehood and granting constitutional rights back to the …

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains
2 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has received assurances from New Delhi that the commitments made to the state regarding the governance model will change. He believes that loopholes in the hybrid system of governance can be exploited, and he is confident that statehood will be restored soon.

J&K will pass resolution against ending Article 370 after polls: Omar Abdullah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K will pass resolution against ending Article 370 after polls: Omar Abdullah

India Today  

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will pass a resolution against the Centre's decision to end Article 370 in its first decision after the Assembly polls in the Union Territory. Often hitting out at abrogation of Article 370, which came into enactment on August 5, 2019, after a Bill was passed both …

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
1 year ago

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court has ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30, 2024. India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. After seven decades or so of significant autonomy for the contested Jammu and Kashmir region under the Indian constitution’s Article 370, granted in 1947 after the …

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood
1 year, 4 months ago

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Hindu  

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is quite disappointing. Four years after the State’s status was downgraded to that of a Union Territory, all that the Union government can say about it now is that the status as a Union Territory is temporary and that …

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Centre on Thursday conveyed to the Supreme Court its inability to commit to an exact time period within which the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir would be restored to full Statehood. Chandrachud, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the Union Territory status of Jammu and Kashmir was only a “temporary phenomenon”. Mr. Mehta had on Tuesday …

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 2 months ago

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

The National Conference nominated constituency in-charges on Thursday for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. However, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah was quick to add that a final call on any poll pact will be made at an appropriate time. Dr. Abdullah also clarified that his son and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah is unlikely to contest elections …

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked
2 years, 4 months ago

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST Before the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated by a vote in Parliament on August 5, 2019, the Kashmir Valley saw a massive build-up of troops, and the administration asked non-locals, including Amarnath pilgrims, tourists, and students, to leave. The Centre’s move, for long a project of the BJP and the …

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

Omar Abdullah Questions Logic Behind Division of erstwhile state of J&K
3 years, 1 month ago

Omar Abdullah Questions Logic Behind Division of erstwhile state of J&K

India TV News  

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the revocation of Article 370 was in BJP's manifesto but there is no logic behind the withdrawal of statehood and division of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He also accused the BJP of misleading the country by "false propaganda" to justify its action of August 5, 2019, and said the …

From release of J&K prisoners to development and restoration of statehood, 10 key points discussed at PM's all-party meet
3 years, 6 months ago

From release of J&K prisoners to development and restoration of statehood, 10 key points discussed at PM's all-party meet

Firstpost  

The meeting was seen as a crucial step towards the return of elected representatives and the holding of Assembly elections followed by the eventual restoration of statehood Leaders from Jammu and Kashmir’s political mainstream met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Central ministers today in New Delhi, in a first of its kind meeting since the abrogation of the special …

From elections, statehood to delimitation: Who said what at PM's all-party meeting with J&K leaders
3 years, 6 months ago

From elections, statehood to delimitation: Who said what at PM's all-party meeting with J&K leaders

Firstpost  

While the Centre focussed on development and Jammu and Kashmir getting its own elected government, all leaders from J&K demanded full-fledged statehood for the region On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in the high-stakes talks with parties from Jammu and Kashmir in the National Capital in the first major outreach by the Centre since the region lost its special …

J&K parties may seek statehood, restoration of Article 370 at meeting with PM Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

J&K parties may seek statehood, restoration of Article 370 at meeting with PM Modi

India Today  

At the meeting with PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Gupkar Alliance leaders are likely to demand the restoration of Article 370 and 35A that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also statehood of the now bifurcated Union Territories. Similarly, the People's Conference is also going to seek restoration of the pre-August 5 status of Jammu and Kashmir …

Restore statehood to J&K to restore lost trust: Farooq Abdullah after meet with PM
3 years, 6 months ago

Restore statehood to J&K to restore lost trust: Farooq Abdullah after meet with PM

India Today  

National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who was among the 14 leaders who attended the all-party meeting chaired by PM Modi over J&K, urged the prime minister to work towards building trust in Jammu and Kashmir by ensuring that its statehood is restored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired an all-party meeting at his New Delhi …

Modi Govt’s Decision to Restore Statehood to J&K Could Offer its People Much-needed Release
3 years, 6 months ago

Modi Govt’s Decision to Restore Statehood to J&K Could Offer its People Much-needed Release

News 18  

On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked the special status granted to the state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. CNN-News 18 broke the news on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be discussing the restoration of J&K’s statehood when he meets mainstream political parties from the region on June 24. Although the People’s …

Restoration of statehood on cards? PM calls all-party meet with Jammu Kashmir leaders, Mufti confirms invite
3 years, 6 months ago

Restoration of statehood on cards? PM calls all-party meet with Jammu Kashmir leaders, Mufti confirms invite

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an all party-meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 in New Delhi. It is the most significant step from the centre to end the political impasse in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the former state to two Union Territories. Representatives of parties from both Kashmir and Jammu …

J&K's statehood will restored at an appropriate time, says HM Amit Shah
3 years, 10 months ago

J&K's statehood will restored at an appropriate time, says HM Amit Shah

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be given statehood “at an appropriate time” once development of the erstwhile state was put on the track. Speaking at the Lok Sabha on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that dilution of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is not unconstitutional as claimed …

J&K up for sale: Omar Abdullah slams govt after people from outside J-K allowed to buy land there
4 years, 2 months ago

J&K up for sale: Omar Abdullah slams govt after people from outside J-K allowed to buy land there

India TV News  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah has slammed the Centre after it's significant move of notifying new Land Laws for Jammu & Kashmir. Opposing the move, Omar Abdullah said, "J&K’s new Land Laws sans democratic bearings; smacks of cheap politics, deceit. He further called the newly introduced J&K Development Act, which has come into force with immediate effect, as hostile to …

Nothing justifies what India did to J&K: Omar Abdullah in new book
4 years, 4 months ago

Nothing justifies what India did to J&K: Omar Abdullah in new book

India Today  

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah says in a new book that he will neither be "Indian enough for extreme right-wing nationalist politicians" nor "Kashmiri enough for those who don't see Kashmir's future as part of India". It is therefore best to be true to oneself, Abdullah said in the recently launched "India Tomorrow: Conversations with the Next Generation of Political …

Restoring J&K's Special Status Will be Political Hara-kiri for Union Territory: BJP Leader
4 years, 5 months ago

Restoring J&K's Special Status Will be Political Hara-kiri for Union Territory: BJP Leader

News 18  

Asserting that the nation and the national interests are always supreme, a senior Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader on Thursday said restoring the Union Territory's statehood or special status will trigger a chain reaction adversely affecting the socio-political scenario of the Union Territory. It will have a chain reaction," said Ashwani Chrungoo, in-charge of the J&K BJP's department of political …

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370

India Today  

It has been a year since the Central government stripped the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and revoked Article 370. Less than a year after being appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu submitted his resignation on Wednesday. It was later announced that the new LG of J&K would be …

NC faces backlash as Omar Abdullah asserts Jammu and Kashmir statehood, skips demand for special status
4 years, 5 months ago

NC faces backlash as Omar Abdullah asserts Jammu and Kashmir statehood, skips demand for special status

India Today  

The Chief Spokesperson of the National Conference Ruhullah Mehdi resigned on Tuesday from his post after Omar Abdullah's statements over restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir were published in a national daily, skipping the demand for special status for the Union Territory. — Ruhullah Mehdi July 28, 2020 In an opinion piece published in The Indian Express, Omar Abdullah …

Fissures in National Conference over Omar Abdullah\'s remark on J-K statehood
4 years, 5 months ago

Fissures in National Conference over Omar Abdullah\'s remark on J-K statehood

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: It seems fissures have appeared in the National Conference after its vice president and former chief minister, Omar Abdullah, said that he would not contest Assembly elections until and unless Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is restored. Popular Shia leader and former minister, Agha Syed Ruhullah, on Tuesday after resigning as the chief spokesperson of J&K’s oldest mainstream party said …

Omar Abdullah’s stance on statehood triggers backlash in Kashmir
4 years, 5 months ago

Omar Abdullah’s stance on statehood triggers backlash in Kashmir

The Hindu  

The National Conference seems to be divided over the course to be charted out against the Union government’s unilateral actions in Jammu and Kashmir. After former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the party’s working president, gave an interview to an English daily ruling out street agitation and asserting that he would not contest elections as long as Jammu and Kashmir remained …

Omar Abdullah refuses to contest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls unless statehood is restored
4 years, 5 months ago

Omar Abdullah refuses to contest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls unless statehood is restored

Firstpost  

Critical of the dilution of Article 370 that ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Omar said his party would oppose it in the Supreme Court. Srinagar: Upset over downgrading of Jammu and Kashmir to the status of a Union Territory following abrogation of Article 370, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not contest Assembly elections …

Will not contest Assembly polls in J&K till full statehood is restored: Omar Abdullah
4 years, 5 months ago

Will not contest Assembly polls in J&K till full statehood is restored: Omar Abdullah

Live Mint  

Srinagar: Upset over downgrading of Jammu and Kashmir to the status of a Union Territory following abrogation of Article 370, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not contest assembly elections till full statehood is restored. However, Omar, a former union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, made it clear he would continue to work for …

Making J&K a UT Was Humiliation, Won't Contest Assembly Polls Till Statehood Restored: Omar
4 years, 5 months ago

Making J&K a UT Was Humiliation, Won't Contest Assembly Polls Till Statehood Restored: Omar

News 18  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has vowed not to contest any Assembly elections till J&K remains a union territory as he hit out at the Narendra Modi government for the complete dilution of the “indispensable” Article 370 of the Constitution. “If the reason for carving out a separate Union Territory for Ladakh was …

Omar Abdullah says he will not contest elections till Jammu and Kashmir remains a UT
4 years, 5 months ago

Omar Abdullah says he will not contest elections till Jammu and Kashmir remains a UT

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who was released from a prolonged detention some time back, has said that he will not contest assembly elections till the time J&K remains a Union Territory. In an opinion piece published in The Indian Express, Omar Abdullah has written that he will not be contesting assembly elections …

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Pins Hopes on SC
4 years, 5 months ago

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Pins Hopes on SC

News 18  

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 the 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 …

Farooq Abdullah calls for restoration of statehood in J&K, pins hope on Supreme Court
4 years, 5 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 …

‘Centre in talks with J&K, Ladakh on special status’
5 years ago

‘Centre in talks with J&K, Ladakh on special status’

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs is holding consultations with the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to grant them “special status” on the lines of Article 371 of the Constitution, a senior government official said. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, the provision enables separate ‘boards’ in certain areas for “equitable allocation of funds for developmental work” and “adequate opportunity …

Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir will be restored, says Prime Minister Modi
5 years, 5 months ago

Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir will be restored, says Prime Minister Modi

The Hindu  

Two days after both Houses of Parliament cleared the reading down of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a televised address to the nation on Thursday said it was a historic move and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh. …

Omar Abdullah says 'complete betrayal of trust' after Article 370 is revoked | Full Statement
5 years, 5 months ago

Omar Abdullah says 'complete betrayal of trust' after Article 370 is revoked | Full Statement

India TV News  

Under house arrest in Srinagar, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that Narendra Modi-led government's decision to revoke Article 370 and Article 35A is a "shocking decision" and a "complete betrayal of trust". FULL TEXT OF OMAR ABDULLAH'S STATEMENT "The Government of India's unilateral and shocking decisions today are a total betrayal of the trust that …

This 2014 tweet storm by Omar Abdullah about Article 370 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not age well
5 years, 5 months ago

This 2014 tweet storm by Omar Abdullah about Article 370 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not age well

Op India  

The Modi government has taken several historic decisions today. In his first tweet, Omar Abdullah had said that the MOS PMO has said that the process of discussion for the revocation of Article 370 has begun. Omar Abdullah emphatically tweeted that long after the Modi government is a distant memory, either Jammu and Kashmir will not be a part of …

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