J&K District Development Council polls | Gupkar Alliance fails to reach seat-sharing deal
4 years, 1 month 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 PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reminding the alliance that it has a bigger cause to fight for than to bicker over the DDC elections. In a related development earlier during the day, as per the sources, PDP founder member Muzaffar Hussain Baig resigned from the party following the disagreement over the seat-sharing for the DDC elections. Amid the PAGD meeting, Ms. Mufti said the alliance was formed solely to safeguard the identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and its constituents have a bigger cause to fight for than to bicker over DDC elections.

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

Spooked by Rajnath Singh’s comment, Abdullah furthers Pakistan’s perpetual ‘humare paas bumb hai’ trope: How Gupkar gang always bats for the enemy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spooked by Rajnath Singh’s comment, Abdullah furthers Pakistan’s perpetual ‘humare paas bumb hai’ trope: How Gupkar gang always bats for the enemy

Op India  

The anguish of Article 370’s abrogation has yet to subside, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has rattled the Gupkar gang by advocating for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Behaving like a true loyalist of Pakistan Farooq Abdullah, the J&K National Conference supremo said on the 5th of May, that “Pakistan is not wearing bangles” and “has atom bombs”. It has… pic.twitter.com/hYcGnwVxP2 — …

In Kashmir seats, friends turn foes
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

CPI(M)‘s Tarigami ‘to intervene’ to salvage Gupkar alliance amid growing differences
9 months, 1 week ago

CPI(M)‘s Tarigami ‘to intervene’ to salvage Gupkar alliance amid growing differences

The Hindu  

CPI leader and Peoples Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration spokesman M.Y. Tarigami on Monday expressed intent “to work towards bridging the differences” within the four-year-old alliance in J&K, even as National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah hardened his position over seat sharing with the Peoples Democratic Party. “I will try my best to address the gaps emerging within the alliance …

'Should unite to achieve larger goal': PDP favours pre-poll alliance with National Conference in J&K
1 year ago

'Should unite to achieve larger goal': PDP favours pre-poll alliance with National Conference in J&K

Firstpost  

In support of a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the PDP on Wednesday said that the Union Territory’s people should unite to accomplish the greater objective In support of a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the PDP on Wednesday said that the Union Territory’s …

Naidu, PK meet signals possible poll tie-up
1 year, 11 months ago

Naidu, PK meet signals possible poll tie-up

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Sunday’s meeting between the chiefs of Telugu Desam and Jana Sena — N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan — has further strengthened the possibility of an electoral pact between the two parties. “How will the dream of Kapus to see a person of their community as Chief Minister be realised if Pawan joins hands with Naidu?” wondered senior BJP …

J&K: One each PDP, NC leader promises to join BJP if their Pahari community granted ST status
2 years, 2 months ago

J&K: One each PDP, NC leader promises to join BJP if their Pahari community granted ST status

Firstpost  

PDP district president Rajouri Tazeem Dar and senior NC leader Shafqat Mir gave the assurance to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting here on Monday night, sources said. Jammu: Two prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party and the National Conference have expressed their desire to join the BJP on condition that the central government grants Schedule Tribe …

Voter rights to non-locals; PAGD to discuss issue with stakeholders in Jammu now
2 years, 3 months ago

Voter rights to non-locals; PAGD to discuss issue with stakeholders in Jammu now

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and other key players of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration are travelling to Jammu next month to muster support of the local political parties and leaders against the inclusion of “non-locals” in Jammu and Kashmir’s electoral roll. PAGD which is a conglomerate of J&K’s mainstream regional parties, the prominent of these being the National …

Farooq Abdullah says, 'Final decision on contesting all 90 seats in J&K at time of polls'
2 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah says, 'Final decision on contesting all 90 seats in J&K at time of polls'

Firstpost  

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said a final decision on contesting all 90 Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be taken at the time of polls, adding that the shutters have not been pulled down on the five-party PAGD alliance. Asked about the party’s provincial committee resolution that the NC should prepare and fight all 90 …

Final Decision on Contesting All 90 Seats in J-K Later: NC President Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 3 months ago

Final Decision on Contesting All 90 Seats in J-K Later: NC President Farooq Abdullah

News 18  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said a final decision on contesting all 90 assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be taken at the time of polls, and that the shutters have not been pulled down on the five-party PAGD alliance. Asked about the party’s provincial committee resolution that the NC should prepare and fight all 90 assembly …

Chinks in PAGD Armour? NC Leaders Hint at Going Solo in J&K Polls; PDP Says ‘Won’t Impact Larger Goal’
2 years, 4 months ago

Chinks in PAGD Armour? NC Leaders Hint at Going Solo in J&K Polls; PDP Says ‘Won’t Impact Larger Goal’

News 18  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration – an alliance forged by Kashmir’s regional parties to fight for the restoration of Article 370 in J&K – may not contest the assembly elections together. PAGD is a union of opportunists: BJP The suggestion of NC leaders going solo in polls is a major departure from the earlier stand of PAGD leaders like …

Gupkar alliance calls all-party meet to oppose EC’s move to enlist outsiders as voters
2 years, 4 months ago

Gupkar alliance calls all-party meet to oppose EC’s move to enlist outsiders as voters

The Hindu  

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, president of the J&K-based parties alliance Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Alliance, on Thursday called an all-party meeting in Srinagar over the election commission’s move to allow outsiders to enlist as voters in the Union Territory, a move being opposed all political parties. Besides the parties affiliated to the Gupkar alliance like the Peoples Democratic Party, CPI and …

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 …

Gupkar alliance meets J&K L-G, inquiry ordered into use of force against Pandits
2 years, 7 months ago

Gupkar alliance meets J&K L-G, inquiry ordered into use of force against Pandits

The Hindu  

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the alleged use of force on protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Sheikhpora area of Budgam district earlier this week. Gupkar alliance meets L-G, demands security for Pandits Meanwhile, members of the Peoples’ Alliance For Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of J&K parties, on Sunday met L-G Sinha at Raj Bhavan here. …

Gupkar alliance appeals to govt to restore special status of Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 9 months ago

Gupkar alliance appeals to govt to restore special status of Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Highlights Gupkar alliance released a white paper -- titled 'Betrayal' -- on J&K Alliance appealed to Parl to realise the serious consequences of the abrogation of Article 370 The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Saturday asked the Centre to go for a dispassionate appraisal of its decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that such …

J&K: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah Hints At Contesting Polls With New Coalition
2 years, 11 months ago

J&K: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah Hints At Contesting Polls With New Coalition

ABP News  

New Delhi: National Conference president and chairperson of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, Farooq Abdullah hinted that his party would contest the next Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections together with the constituents of a new coalition to defeat “communal forces.” “.and I am sure when the elections come, we'll sit down together again to defeat the divisive and communal …

PAGD holds meeting in Jammu; current situation in J&K, delimitation recommendation on agenda
3 years ago

PAGD holds meeting in Jammu; current situation in J&K, delimitation recommendation on agenda

Firstpost  

This is the second meeting of the PAGD in Jammu since its formation in 2019. Jammu: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Tuesday met here and one of its senior leaders said the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission, set up to redraw the union territory’s assembly seats, will be discussed. The …

PAGD leaders meet in Srinagar, first time after PM's all-party meeting on J&K
3 years, 5 months ago

PAGD leaders meet in Srinagar, first time after PM's all-party meeting on J&K

India TV News  

A meeting of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration was held here on Sunday, the first such meet after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi on June 24. All the leaders of the alliance, including People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, and its chief spokesperson M Y Tarigami, were present at the meeting, …

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition
3 years, 5 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 …

Why was Jammu and Kashmir statehood removed, country's name tarnished globally: Mamata
3 years, 6 months ago

Why was Jammu and Kashmir statehood removed, country's name tarnished globally: Mamata

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Centre over PM Modi's meeting with J-K political leaders saying the country's name was tarnished globally when J-K statehood was revoked. PM Modi's crucial meeting with J-K political parties A crucial all-party meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and politicians of different parties in Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the …

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, 6 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 …

BJP wins 6 DDC posts in J&K, PAGD gets 3
3 years, 10 months ago

BJP wins 6 DDC posts in J&K, PAGD gets 3

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday won two more district chairmen’s posts to push its tally to six, while the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration that won two more districts is now heading in three districts in the first ever polls of the District Developments Councils posts in J&K. However, the BJP has no numerical strength in upcoming chairman posts …

Gupkar Alliance Wins J&K DDC Chairperson Polls in Two Valley Districts
3 years, 10 months ago

Gupkar Alliance Wins J&K DDC Chairperson Polls in Two Valley Districts

News 18  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration an amalgam of six political parties seeking restoration of the special Constitutional status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir won the elections for the posts of chairpersons of the District Development Council in two districts of the valley for which the polls were held on Wednesday, officials said. In Ganderbal district in …

J&K DDC Polls: Apni Party Wins Chairperson's Post in Two of Three Seats, PAGD One
3 years, 10 months ago

J&K DDC Polls: Apni Party Wins Chairperson's Post in Two of Three Seats, PAGD One

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party led by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari has won the elections to the post of chairperson of two of the three District Development Councils in polls held Saturday, officials said. In Srinagar, JKAP candidate Aftab Malik bagged 10 votes, while his rival bagged only three votes, the officials said. They said the JKAP’s Bilal …

Lone exits PAGD; internal rumblings within Gupkar alliance apparent
3 years, 10 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
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Victory of People, Not Politicians: What BJP, Gupkar Alliance Must Learn from DDC Polls in J&K
4 years ago

Victory of People, Not Politicians: What BJP, Gupkar Alliance Must Learn from DDC Polls in J&K

News 18  

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir remains in a time warp. Similarly, People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration prides itself in capturing 9 DDCs in Kashmir and managing 3 in Jammu with the help of Congress – all from Muslim dominated regions. The political arithmetic has emboldened the PAGD to reiterate its oft-repeated and tiring message that the result should …

Gupkar alliance wins 110 seats, BJP gets 75 in J&K’s district polls
4 years ago

Gupkar alliance wins 110 seats, BJP gets 75 in J&K’s district polls

Live Mint  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration swept the maiden district development council polls by winning 110 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single-largest party by getting 75 seats after securing the largest vote share in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Out of the 278 seats for which results have been declared by the J&K Election …

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance clear winner but plenty of positives for BJP | Key takeaways
4 years ago

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance clear winner but plenty of positives for BJP | Key takeaways

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday gave a clear lead to the People's Alliance For Gupkar Declaration. Jammu & Kashmir DDC Polls Results | Key takeaways On expected lines, the PAGD has bagged most of the seats from the Kashmir valley while BJP has fared well in its traditional bastion …

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration wins big in DDC elections; what next for J&K?
4 years ago

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration wins big in DDC elections; what next for J&K?

India Today  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration is all set to claim victory in the first-ever District Development Council polls to be held in Jammu and Kashmir. "Today's DDC results have made it clear that people of J&K voted en masse for JK PAGD, thus rejecting the unconstitutional decision to abrogate Article 370. Another member of the alliance, National Conference leader …

Gupkar Alliance sweeps Kashmir, BJP holds on to Jammu in DDC elections | Statehood next for J&K?
4 years ago

Gupkar Alliance sweeps Kashmir, BJP holds on to Jammu in DDC elections | Statehood next for J&K?

India Today  

According to the latest leads, the People's Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration is leading in 103 of the 180 District Development Council seats up for election in Jammu and Kashmir. PAGD has more acceptability than BJP: Omar Abdullah New Conference vice president and former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah told India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, "The outcome of the …

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party
4 years ago

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party

News 18  

Being held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the first major electoral exercise, District Development Council polls, is going to be a fight between ‘BJP and all other parties’. “The Central government has a consistent policy from more than last seventy years to run J&K through Kashmir,” said Ankur Sharma, president of …

PAGD releases list of seats allocated to allies for 5th phase of DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

PAGD releases list of seats allocated to allies for 5th phase of DDC polls

India TV News  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Deceleration on Sunday released the list of seats allocated among the allies for the fifth phase of polling for District Development Council elections elections for Jammu and Kashmir to be held in eight phases beginning November 28. The PAGD was floated on October 7 for the reversal of constitutional changes made to Jammu and Kashmir …

DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Politicking over Article 370, seat-sharing eclipse local issues in UT's first election
4 years, 1 month ago

DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Politicking over Article 370, seat-sharing eclipse local issues in UT's first election

Firstpost  

While on the one hand non-BJP parties are unhappy over their inability to campaign freely, the BJP seems focussed on portraying the Congress and the ‘Gupkar Gang’ as anti-national Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for the eight-phase District Development Council polls set to begin on 28 November, and mainstream parties are rushing to organise campaigns amid COVID-19 and finalise …

Naqvi kick-starts campaign, calls Gupkar alliance “Gumrahi gang”
4 years, 1 month ago

Naqvi kick-starts campaign, calls Gupkar alliance “Gumrahi gang”

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday kick-started the party’s campaign for the upcoming District Development Council polls in north Kashmir’s Kupwara on Thursday and described the Gupkar alliance as the “Gumrahi gang” of J&K. The Gupkar Gang has become Gumrahi Gang, which is trying to create confusion among people for narrow-minded political interests,” said Mr. …

Election in Kashmir: Why Gupkar gets BJP aggressive, Congress defensive
4 years, 1 month ago

Election in Kashmir: Why Gupkar gets BJP aggressive, Congress defensive

India Today  

In a first since the revocation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state, election is coming to the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. The Gupkar Declaration, when it was originally signed, had the National Conference, Indian National Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Communist Party of India, Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference and Awami National Conference as signatories. CONGRESS IS …

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls

India Today  

Member parties of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Jammu and Kashmir have alleged that their candidates for the upcoming District Development Council elections are being kept at "secure locations" by the administration to keep them from campaigning freely. They keep them in hotels or other accommodations, while the BJP and its allies get all facilities and security," said …

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 DDC elections: Amit Shah mounts attack on 'Gupkar Gang', Abdullah, Mufti respond | 10 points
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC elections: Amit Shah mounts attack on 'Gupkar Gang', Abdullah, Mufti respond | 10 points

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for the District Development Council elections, the first major political activity in the Union Territory since the Abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Ahead of the DDC elections, seven regional parties from J&K have come together under the banner of 'People's Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration' with New Conference chief Farooq Abdullah as its …

Gupkar alliance rocky as partners field candidates against one another
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar alliance rocky as partners field candidates against one another

The Hindu  

Fissures within the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of seven political parties, came starkly to the fore on Monday as the Congress fielded candidates against the alliance partner Peoples Democratic Party on many seats for the upcoming District Development Council polls. In central Kashmir’s Budgam, PDP district president Nazir Ahmad Khan also filed his nomination despite the alliance …

BJP terms Gupkar alliance stance on Article 370, Tricolor ‘anti-national’
4 years, 1 month ago

BJP terms Gupkar alliance stance on Article 370, Tricolor ‘anti-national’

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the first-ever District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Monday termed the stance of the parties of the Gupkar alliance on Article 370 and the Tricolor “anti-national” and demanded that the Congress clarify if it supported these parties or not. At a press conference, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited a …

Gupkar Alliance finalises seat-sharing pact for 2nd phase of DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar Alliance finalises seat-sharing pact for 2nd phase of DDC polls

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Sunday finalised its seat-sharing formula for the second phase of the District Development Council polls, allocating eight seats each out of total 27 to the National Conference and the PDP. The seat-sharing list was released by the alliance spokesperson and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone. Awami National Conference, led …

J&K DDC polls| Farooq Abdullah extends olive branch to Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC polls| Farooq Abdullah extends olive branch to Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Amid growing fissures within the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of seven political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, over allocation of tickets for District Development Council polls, the top leaders met in Srinagar on Sunday to iron out differences. Sources said Dr. Abdullah later approached Ms. Mufti on the phone and offered “to select seats of her choosing …

Gupkar Alliance Says No Rift Among Parties Over Seat-sharing for DDC Polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar Alliance Says No Rift Among Parties Over Seat-sharing for DDC Polls

News 18  

After initial hiccups, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Sunday reached a consensus over the seat-sharing arrangement for the second phase of the upcoming DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir and said there is no rift among the alliance partners. The alliance partners continued the consultations on Sunday as well at the residence of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, …

Gupkar alliance formed solely to safeguard interests of J-K residents: Mehbooba
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Not Part of Gupkar Alliance Yet, Party's Policy Planning Cell to Decide It: Congress
4 years, 1 month ago

Not Part of Gupkar Alliance Yet, Party's Policy Planning Cell to Decide It: Congress

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress party on Saturday said it is not yet part of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, a multi-party amalgam formed for the restoration of the Union Territory's statehood. The high-powered policy planning group of the party will review the situation to take a final call on the issue, at the appropriate time, after …

Not in Gupkar Alliance yet, says Congress
4 years, 1 month ago

Not in Gupkar Alliance yet, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress party on Saturday said it is not yet part of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, a multi-party amalgam formed for the restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood. We are in consultation with certain like-minded parties for seat adjustments for the DDC elections, at the local level wherever possible, without compromising the aspirations …

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