Controversy over separate state flag for Jammu and Kashmir goes to the root of its autonomous status
9 years, 2 months ago

Controversy over separate state flag for Jammu and Kashmir goes to the root of its autonomous status

Firstpost  

Recent judicial orders over the Jammu and Kashmir state flag have brought to the surface the multiple ironies around the status of that state. When Sheikh Abdullah got the central government to accept the state’s constitution and flag through the New Delhi agreement of 1952, he probably viewed them as the first steps on the road to a sovereign independent country – with himself as its ruling potentate. Indeed, it is the state constitution that unambiguously states that Jammu and Kashmir is an `integral part of India’ – a term of which BJP activists are rather fond. So steeped are they in the rhetoric of their early years in politics, however, that the state flag and the separate constitution still irk RSS and BJP activists.

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Jammu and Kashmir joins nation in celebrating Constitution Day after 74 years
4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir joins nation in celebrating Constitution Day after 74 years

India Today  

For the first time in 74 years, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir officially joined the rest of the nation in celebrating Constitution Day on November 26, marking a historic milestone in the region’s political and cultural landscape. A NEW CHAPTER IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR'S HISTORY The observance of Constitution Day holds profound significance for Jammu and Kashmir. Schools, …

How can a country have two PMs, two constitutions and two flags? Amit Shah on J&K reservation bills in Lok Sabha
1 year, 3 months ago

How can a country have two PMs, two constitutions and two flags? Amit Shah on J&K reservation bills in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

Shah on Tuesday moved the bills to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act 2004 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 during the Parliament’s winter session Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that a country cannot have two prime ministers, two flags and two constitutions while discussing the Jammu and Reservation bills in the Lok Sabha. …

Tricolour atop Kashmir: Why Flags are so Important in Conflict Zones?
3 years, 7 months ago

Tricolour atop Kashmir: Why Flags are so Important in Conflict Zones?

News 18  

For the last six weeks, my social media feed is populated every day by messages from all over Kashmir proudly informing me about the Indian National Tricolour having been installed at their school, college, administrative institution or offices. Now with Article 370 amended only the National Flag can fly on state buildings and institutions or at private places with full …

Will Hold Tricolour and Jammu and Kashmir Flag Together, Says Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 4 months ago

Will Hold Tricolour and Jammu and Kashmir Flag Together, Says Mehbooba Mufti

News 18  

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asserted that she will hold the tricolour and the flag of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir together, saying as an MLA she had reaffirmed her faith in the J-K Constitution and the sovereignty and integrity of India as both are inseparable. Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, besides the Rashtriya Swayamsevak …

Restore Kashmir's flag: Mehbooba
4 years, 5 months ago

Restore Kashmir's flag: Mehbooba

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on October 23 said she was not interested in contesting elections or holding the National Flag till the Constitutional changes enforced on August 5, 2019 were rolled back. “This is my flag,” Ms. Mufti said, pointing to the flag of the erstwhile State, when a reporter asked her about her statement that …

Will unfurl tricolour only when allowed to raise 'J&K flag': Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 5 months ago

Will unfurl tricolour only when allowed to raise 'J&K flag': Mehbooba Mufti

India TV News  

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday triggered a row, saying she will continue the fight to "bring back the flag of Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in Srinagar, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said that she won't raise any other flag until the state flag was allowed to be hoisted. After the Centre scrapped the …

Jammu and Kashmir: India officially takes greater control over contested region
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: India officially takes greater control over contested region

CNN  

CNN — India has officially split the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, a move that gives the government in New Delhi greater control over the disputed Muslim-majority region. As tens of thousands of Indian troops moved into the Kashmir Valley – already one of the most militarized regions in the world – the Indian government …

Jammu and Kashmir flag removed from state secretariat, only Indian flag to be hoisted
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir flag removed from state secretariat, only Indian flag to be hoisted

Op India  

In a historic event, the state flag was removed from the Civil Secretariat building in Srinagar on Sunday days after withdrawal of the special privileges of Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/bwo6bOMNZi — ANI August 25, 2019 According to the reports, the separate flag of Jammu and Kashmir, which existed before the abrogation of Article 370 was removed from the civil secretariat on Sunday. …

Jammu and Kashmir state flag removed from Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, Tricolour flies with pride
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir state flag removed from Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, Tricolour flies with pride

India TV News  

Twenty days after Jammu and Kashmir lost its special status, the state flag was removed from Civil Secretariat building in Srinagar on Sunday. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was permitted to hoist its own state flag in addition to the national flag of India under Article 370 which granted special status to the state. The flag, which was hoisted …

Withdrawal of special status to J&K affects bureaucratic cadres, books, flags
5 years, 7 months ago

Withdrawal of special status to J&K affects bureaucratic cadres, books, flags

Live Mint  

Beyond the changes to land and territorial legalities, the abolition of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir will have an immediate impact on three things: bureaucratic cadres, books, and flags. Since Jammu and Kashmir will not be a state, the J&K cadre for the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service will have to be scrapped. Practically, …

Jammu & Kashmir before and after August 5: Check out what changes for the state
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir before and after August 5: Check out what changes for the state

India TV News  

Jammu & Kashmir before and after August 5: Check out what changes for the state Article 370: With the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir will now have no separate flag or Constitution and the tenure of the assembly will be for a period of five years like any other state and two union territories in the country, officials …

Siddaramaiah unveils a state flag in the run up to Karnataka assembly elections
7 years ago

Siddaramaiah unveils a state flag in the run up to Karnataka assembly elections

Op India  

The Karnataka government has approved a state flag and will be sending it to the centre for approval. pic.twitter.com/BwidTfnyUb — ANI March 8, 2018 The Indian constitution does not approve or prohibit a state flag currently. The advocate general of Karnataka had told The Hindu that the state flag was not in violation of the constitution as long as it …

Identity parade: The politics of state flags
7 years, 8 months ago

Identity parade: The politics of state flags

Live Mint  

New Delhi: On 7 June 1952, while moving the resolution in the Constituent Assembly for adoption of a national flag for Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Abdullah, then prime minister of the state said: “As a rule, every nation of the world has its aspirations, ambitions, desires, aims and objects.The symbol of all the desires and aspirations of a country is …

Karnataka minister says whether state should have a flag or not is a 'grey area'
7 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka minister says whether state should have a flag or not is a 'grey area'

Firstpost  

The Karnataka government, which is under fire for considering a flag for the state, on Wednesday said the issue of whether a state could have its own flag was a “grey area” Bengaluru: The Karnataka government, which is under fire for considering a flag for the state, on Wednesday said the issue of whether a state could have its own …

Karnataka flag row: One nation, one flag, says Ministry of Home Affairs
7 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka flag row: One nation, one flag, says Ministry of Home Affairs

India TV News  

The Centre today made it clear there is no provision in the Constitution for a separate flag for any state and the tricolour is the only flag for India. This comes after the Karnataka government initiated a move for a separate flag for the state with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defending the step after it came under attack from rival parties. …

Can Karnataka have a separate flag? Siddaramaiah govt forms panel to look into legal aspects; Congress divided
7 years, 8 months ago

Can Karnataka have a separate flag? Siddaramaiah govt forms panel to look into legal aspects; Congress divided

India TV News  

If the Siddaramaiah government has its way, Karnataka will become only the second state in the country after Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag. The Southern state already has an unofficial flag but Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has now constituted a nine-member committee to look into its legal sanctity. Arguing that a state flag would go against the unity …

Congress-led Karnataka govt wants separate state flag, like Jammu and Kashmir; BJP terms it poll gimmick
7 years, 8 months ago

Congress-led Karnataka govt wants separate state flag, like Jammu and Kashmir; BJP terms it poll gimmick

Firstpost  

While the Congress claimed that a state flag will be symbolic of the Karnataka pride, the BJP has accused the Siddaramaiah-led state government of whipping up divisive emotions Months ahead of the state Assembly elections in Karnataka, the Congress-led government pitched the demand for a separate state symbol. If the state government has its way, Karnataka will be the second …

J&K HC stays order to hoist State flag on official buildings
9 years, 2 months ago

J&K HC stays order to hoist State flag on official buildings

Live Law  

A Division Bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court has reportedly stayed an earlier order of a Single Judge which had mandated that all Government buildings and cars in Jammu and Kashmir use the state flag.The bench, comprising Justice Bansilal Bhat and Justice Tashi Rabstan, called the record of the Writ Petition which had been filed before the High Court’s …

JK High Court stays single bench order on two flags for state
9 years, 2 months ago

JK High Court stays single bench order on two flags for state

India TV News  

Jammu: A division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court today stayed an earlier single bench order directing the state government to hoist the state flag on official buildings and vehicles of constitutional authorities. A petition was moved by National Secretary of BJP Farooq Khan before a division bench of Justices Tashi Rabstan and Bansi Lal Bhat challenging the single …

PDP BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir rocking | India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

PDP BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir rocking | India TV News

India TV News  

Srinagar: There seems to be no end to the troubles plaguing the uneasy BJP-PDP coalition that governs Jammu and Kashmir. No one had expected a smooth marriage when the Kashmir Valley-based Peoples Democratic Party and the Jammu-centric Bharatiya Janata Party came together after a hung verdict in India's only Muslim-majority state. And BJP state vice president Ramesh Arora said in …

Mufti govt withdraws circular on state flag | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Mufti govt withdraws circular on state flag | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Srinagar: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led Jammu and Kashmir government stoked a fresh controversy by issuing a circular directing all the constitutional authorities to maintain the sanctity of the state flag at all costs, as is being done in respect to the Union Flag. The circular issued on March 12, 2015 by the General Administration Department, headed by Mufti himself, stated, "as …

Under BJP pressure, J&K withdraws flag order
10 years ago

Under BJP pressure, J&K withdraws flag order

The Hindu  

Within 20 hours of issuing a circular urging all constitutional authorities to hoist the State flag of Jammu and Kashmir alongside the National Flag as is stated by the State’s constitution, the government withdrew the order on Friday. According to government sources, the first circular was sent out in response to the BJP’s refusal to hoist the State flag in …

Give State Flag its Rightful Place, Orders Mufti
10 years ago

Give State Flag its Rightful Place, Orders Mufti

The Quint  

Jammu and Kashmir government today asked all constitutional authorities to maintain the sanctity of the state flag at all costs as is being done in respect of the tricolour. “All the constitutional authorities are enjoined upon to maintain the sanctity of the state flag, at all costs, as is being done in respect of the union flag,” MA Bukhari, Commissioner …

Kashmir Fast Facts
11 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir Fast Facts

CNN  

Here's a look at Kashmir, a region in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. February 10, 2011 - Pakistan and India agree to resume peace talks that halted after the Pakistan and India agree to resume peace talks that halted after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks July 27, 2011 - Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar meets with Indian Foreign …

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