From Recalling Detention Days to Pakistan: What Was Said at the All-party Meet on J&K
3 years, 6 months ago

From Recalling Detention Days to Pakistan: What Was Said at the All-party Meet on J&K

News 18  

“What more do we need to do to prove our allegiance to India? Will we have to die to prove it?” an emotional Sajjad Lone asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday at the all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, as per sources who were present there. “He would bring me food, give me company in my solitude,” Lone told the Prime Minister, according to sources. Pakistan Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti made a reference to Pakistan but, as per sources present in the meeting, she did not repeat her demand for talks with the neighbouring country, which she mentioned while addressing the media in Srinagar on Tuesday. “Log bahut pareshan hain, saans le to andar kar dete hain,” she said to the Prime Minister, drawing his attention to the detentions and arrests in the Valley.

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Restore democratic rights in J&K before elections are held: Mehbooba Mufti
1 year, 7 months ago

Restore democratic rights in J&K before elections are held: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday that resolution of the crisis in Kashmir is a challenge before the entire country, not of Kashmir alone. Charging the Bharatiya Janata Party with treating Kashmir like a milch cow, the PDP chief said her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had put everything at stake to align with the BJP …

In Kashmir, India’s home minister says no to talks with Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

In Kashmir, India’s home minister says no to talks with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

India’s Home Minister ruled out talks with Pakistan and says he is ready for dialogue with Kashmiris during his trip to the region. Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – India’s Home Minister Amit Shah has rejected the possibility of dialogue with arch foe Pakistan over Kashmir during his second visit to the Indian-administered part of the disputed region since its autonomy was …

Pak calls PM Modi's meeting with J&K political leaders as 'PR exercise'
3 years, 6 months ago

Pak calls PM Modi's meeting with J&K political leaders as 'PR exercise'

India TV News  

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir as a "drama" and a "PR exercise". Because at best it could be called a public relations exercise but nothing was achieved," Qureshi said a day after the high-level meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. Tensions …

A victory of democracy
3 years, 6 months ago

A victory of democracy

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to invite leaders of Jammu and Kashmir’s mainstream political formations, including four former chief ministers, three of whom were arrested by the central government less than two years ago, is a victory of Indian democracy. There can also be a legitimate debate on what prompted the Kashmiri parties to accept the invitation, and whether it …

After the storm, when Delhi and Kashmir meet
3 years, 6 months ago

After the storm, when Delhi and Kashmir meet

Hindustan Times  

What leaps out first from the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flanked by varied representatives of Jammu and Kashmir, in the first such outreach since the effective abrogation of Article 370, is the sheer irony of it all. Prime Minister Narendra Modigreets Kashmiri leaders during an all-party meeting at PM House, in New Delhi on Thursday. Today, the very …

'Polls first, statehood later': What Narendra Modi said at critical Jammu and Kashmir all-party meet
3 years, 6 months ago

'Polls first, statehood later': What Narendra Modi said at critical Jammu and Kashmir all-party meet

Firstpost  

Centre was keen on holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in December this year or March 2022 after Delimitation Commission submits report, officials said Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, …

PM Narendra Modi chairs meeting with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Narendra Modi chairs meeting with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir

Op India  

In the first since the scrapping of Article 370 giving a special status of Jammu and Kashmir and its bifurcation into two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a little over three-hour meeting with 14 top Jammu and Kashmir political leaders at his residence on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by …

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 …

PM Modi meets Jammu and Kashmir leaders
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi meets Jammu and Kashmir leaders

The Hindu  

A crucial meeting to chalk out the future political course of action in Jammu and Kashmir, convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began on Thursday with the attendance of 14 leaders, including four former chief ministers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were among those attended the meeting …

PM Modi’s all-party meeting on J&K ends after three hours
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s all-party meeting on J&K ends after three hours

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile all-party meeting in New Delhi with politicians from Kashmir today has ended. Ahead of the meeting at PM Modi's official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, with Kashmiri political leaders, security forces in Kashmir are on high alert. Among those invited are Kashmir's former three top elected leaders — Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar …

PM Modi to hold first talks with Kashmir leaders since removal of autonomy
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to hold first talks with Kashmir leaders since removal of autonomy

Live Mint  

Srinagar: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold face-to-face talks with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the first such meeting since his government revoked the region's autonomy in 2019, detained thousands and imposed a lockdown. India said carving its only Muslim majority state into two federally administered territories in August 2019 was needed to spur development …

Kashmir’s status quo is fragile, PM’s all-party meet key to stopping a dangerous drift
3 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir’s status quo is fragile, PM’s all-party meet key to stopping a dangerous drift

Firstpost  

Although killings of terrorists have also been high — 174 ethnic-Kashmiri jihadists were shot last year, up from just 34 in 2016 — levels of violence remain higher than in the five years before the 2016 uprising, data from the South Asia Terrorism Portal shows The leaflet was glued onto the signboard that welcomes students into the Government Boys High …

What to expect as Kashmir leaders meet India’s Modi in New Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

What to expect as Kashmir leaders meet India’s Modi in New Delhi

Al Jazeera  

Pro-India Kashmiri politicians meet Narendra Modi for the first time since disputed region’s special status was scrapped in 2019. Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – Top pro-India politicians from Indian-administered Kashmir are meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time after the special status of the disputed region was scrapped two years ago. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds meeting with Jammu …

Country's name tarnished because of that move: Mamata Banerjee on Article 370 purge
3 years, 6 months ago

Country's name tarnished because of that move: Mamata Banerjee on Article 370 purge

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was not aware of the subject of the Jammu & Kashmir all-party meeting being chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A crucial meeting, reportedly on the future political course of action in Jammu and Kashmir, convened by PM Modi, is currently underway in New Delhi with the attendance of 14 leaders, including …

Modi meets Kashmir leaders for first time since autonomy revoked
3 years, 6 months ago

Modi meets Kashmir leaders for first time since autonomy revoked

Al Jazeera  

Indian PM calls for measures to speed up elections for disputed region under direct rule since 2019. India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has met pro-India politicians from disputed Kashmir for the first time since he removed the region’s semi-autonomous status and imposed a widespread crackdown almost two years ago. “We’re not ready to accept it, but we won’t take law …

BJP surrendered to Kashmir parties: Jammu outfits up in arms over no invitation to PM Modi's meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

BJP surrendered to Kashmir parties: Jammu outfits up in arms over no invitation to PM Modi's meeting

India Today  

Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir all-party meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24, a massive controversy has erupted over the non-inclusion of some political parties from the Jammu region. Displaced Kashmiri Pandits who were driven out of their homes in Kashmir Valley by terrorists have also been snubbed," Dogra Front president Ashok Gupta said. …

The onus rests on PM Modi to build trust with J&K’s political forces
3 years, 6 months ago

The onus rests on PM Modi to build trust with J&K’s political forces

Hindustan Times  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kashmir’s mainstream politicians come face to face at the all-party meeting scheduled for June 24, it is likely to be an uncomfortable encounter. The June 24 invite is an olive branch of sorts but it comes at a time when the trust deficit between J&K and New Delhi is at its lowest. J&K’s leaders …

Ahead of PM Modi's big meet on Jammu and Kashmir, 14 leaders receive invitation
3 years, 6 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi's big meet on Jammu and Kashmir, 14 leaders receive invitation

India TV News  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to hold Jammu and Kashmir all party meeting on June 24, heads of political outfits have started confirming that they have started receiving formal invite for the same. Reports say that the all party meeting which will be headed by PM Modi is part of Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including …

Confident all invited leaders will attend 'important' meeting with PM in Delhi: J-K BJP chief
3 years, 6 months ago

Confident all invited leaders will attend 'important' meeting with PM in Delhi: J-K BJP chief

India Today  

The BJP on Saturday said it is confident that all the Jammu and Kashmir leaders invited to a meeting with the prime minister in Delhi to discuss the future course of action for the union territory will attend the 'important' deliberation. BJP Jammu and Kashmir unit president Ravinder Raina, who is among the invitees, said the meeting convened by the …

PM Modi's all-party meet with J&K leaders: All attendees asked to carry negative RT-PCR reports
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi's all-party meet with J&K leaders: All attendees asked to carry negative RT-PCR reports

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold an all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 in New Delhi. The Centre has extended the invite to 14 J&K leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, to attend the meet at the prime minister’s residence, as per sources. When India Today TV reached out to certain leaders from J&K, …

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 …

PM Modi to Chair All-Party Meeting With J&K Leaders in Delhi On June 24: Sources
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to Chair All-Party Meeting With J&K Leaders in Delhi On June 24: Sources

News 18  

Amid speculations about elections in Jammu and Kashmir and its return to statehood, the Centre has reportedly sent feelers for an all-party meeting to leaders of the Union Territory on June 24. In all likelihood, the meeting will be held in Delhi and is being seen as the Center’s first outreach to Valley-based political parties since August 5, 2019, when …

PM Modi likely to hold talks with J&K parties on June 24: Officials
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi likely to hold talks with J&K parties on June 24: Officials

India Today  

The Centre is likely to hold a meeting with all regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 as part of its initiatives to bolster political processes, including holding assembly elections, in the union territory, officials said here on Friday. The meeting is likely to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by Union Home Minister Amit …

Kashmir’s political parties unite to fight for return of autonomy
4 years, 2 months ago

Kashmir’s political parties unite to fight for return of autonomy

Al Jazeera  

Kashmir’s main political parties have announced a grand alliance to seek a peaceful restoration of its autonomy days after India released the last key Kashmiri political leader from a lengthy detention. We want the government of India to return to the people of the state the rights they held before August 5th, 2019,” Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister of Indian-administered …

Kashmir updates: Overall situation calm, some restrictions to continue | As it happened
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir updates: Overall situation calm, some restrictions to continue | As it happened

India Today  

The Congress expressed concern on Tuesday over the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, while urging the government to initiate a political dialogue and convene an all-party meeting on the issue. Senior Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said opposition leaders should be allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir freely and speak to the people there and demanded immediate release of all …

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