Jammu & Kashmir Congress criticises National Conference for decision to boycott local polls, questions link to Article 35A
6 years, 4 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir Congress criticises National Conference for decision to boycott local polls, questions link to Article 35A

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress also urged the governor to reconsider holding the polls in this “grim situation” in the Valley. Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief GA Mir on Wednesday criticised the decision of National Conference to boycott the upcoming local body and panchayat polls unless the Centre takes effective steps for protection of Article 35A of the Constitution. Mir said National Conference president Farooq Abdullah was the first to welcome and encourage his party workers soon after the governor administration decided to hold the panchayat and local bodies polls. The Congress leader said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Governor Satya Pal Malik are in the driving seat and it is their responsibility to create conducive atmosphere for polls.

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Art 370 abrogation emerges as main poll plank in J&K
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Art 370 abrogation emerges as main poll plank in J&K

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir would be fought on Article 370 with both the BJP and opposition parties to focus their poll campaigning in the Union Territory on the Article 370, which granted special status to the region. It is the first parliamentary polls to be held in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Articles …

Article 370 hearing: Kashmir leaders accuse BJP of peddling lies in SC
1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 hearing: Kashmir leaders accuse BJP of peddling lies in SC

Hindustan Times  

Political parties and leader across Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their disappointment in the submissions by the Union government in the Supreme Court on Thursday. The Supreme Court is hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the revocation of provisions of Article 370 After solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in the apex court that the Union government is ready for elections …

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 …

Kashmir's DDC winners see election results as mandate for development, restoration of Article 370
4 years ago

Kashmir's DDC winners see election results as mandate for development, restoration of Article 370

Firstpost  

Several of the candidates from smaller parties and independents won the District Development Commission polls in Jammu And Kashmir on the promise that they were the right candidates to resolve the developmental issues Srinagar: Last month, twenty-four-year-old Rozia Banoo took a plunge into electoral politics with one pledge: she will mend broken roads, provide regular electricity and water to the …

BJP's Ravinder Raina's Says Kashmir Leaders Are Day-dreaming, Restoration of Article 370 Next to Impossible
4 years, 4 months ago

BJP's Ravinder Raina's Says Kashmir Leaders Are Day-dreaming, Restoration of Article 370 Next to Impossible

News 18  

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Saturday said the Kashmir-based politicians are “day-dreaming” for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution which is “next to impossible”. The J&K BJP chief made the remarks after various political parties in Kashmir on Saturday unanimously resolved to fight for the restoration of the special status of the …

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 …

Congress opposes complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India. Read their statements on Article 370 decision
5 years, 5 months ago

Congress opposes complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India. Read their statements on Article 370 decision

Op India  

As India witnessed history being made after Modi government, led by Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 has been effectively revoked by Presidential order, the Congress party has decided to protest against revoking of the controversial article. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad condemned the government’s proposal on …

Article 370, Article 35A granting special status to J&K revoked, Amit Shah says in Rajya Sabha
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 370, Article 35A granting special status to J&K revoked, Amit Shah says in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

In an unprecedented move, India on Monday proposed to abrogate the contentious Article 370 and Article 35A. Article 370 guarantees special status to Jammu and Kashmir, restricting the Union's legislative powers to just three areas - defence, foreign affairs and communications. As per Article 35A, you cannot acquire any immovable proper in the state if you are not a permanent …

Understating The Special Status Of Jammu And Kashmir Under Article 35A
5 years, 5 months ago

Understating The Special Status Of Jammu And Kashmir Under Article 35A

Live Law  

Article 35A was a result of an understanding between the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and the erstwhile leader of the State Sheikh Abdullah. The literal wording of the Article reads as: Saving of laws with respect to permanent residents and their rights.- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Constitution, no existing law in force in the State of Jammu and …

Kashmir special status explained: What are Articles 370 and 35A?
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir special status explained: What are Articles 370 and 35A?

Al Jazeera  

Indian government abolishes decades-old laws that gave a measure of autonomy to the disputed Muslim-majority region. Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told parliament on Monday that the president had signed a decree abolishing Article 370 of the constitution, stripping the significant autonomy Kashmir had enjoyed for seven decades. 190805061331958 The government, …

We will oppose any bid to abrogate Article 35A and Article 370: National Conference
5 years, 5 months ago

We will oppose any bid to abrogate Article 35A and Article 370: National Conference

The Hindu  

The National Conference on Sunday voiced concern over the uncertain and uptight situation in Jammu and Kashmir and said the party would fight against any infringement of the special constitutional status of the State. After the meeting, an NC spokesperson said, the party called for “effective and immediate” measures to instil confidence among the people in Kashmir. He said the …

Article 35A debate heats up: Won't allow changes in J&K demography, warns Farooq Abdullah
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 35A debate heats up: Won't allow changes in J&K demography, warns Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the party would not allow any changes in the demography of Jammu and Kashmir and any attempt to dilute the "unique identity" of the state would be resisted. "The NC will not allow any changes in the demography of the state and any attempt to dilute Jammu and Kashmir's unique identity will …

Why Kashmiris may not be 'special' any longer
5 years, 7 months ago

Why Kashmiris may not be 'special' any longer

India Today  

The verdict from Lok Sabha 2019, which gave Narendra Modi a massive second mandate and his subsequent decision to give right-hand man Amit Shah the home affairs portfolio, has the state of Jammu & Kashmir agog with apprehension. The BJP election manifesto, jointly released by Prime Minister Modi and Shah ahead of the blistering poll campaign they crafted together, succinctly …

Articles 370, 35A did maximum damage to Kashmir, J&K staring at bankruptcy: PM Modi
5 years, 8 months ago

Articles 370, 35A did maximum damage to Kashmir, J&K staring at bankruptcy: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the problem in Jammu and Kashmir is that a handful of families in the state have made it a "tool of blackmail". PM Modi said even before coming to power, we knew the "right approach" on Kashmir. PM Modi said Articles 370 and 35A have done "maximum damage" to Kashmir. When asked about …

‘Article 35A didn’t damage Jammu and Kashmir, militancy did,’ says Omar Abdullah after Arun Jaitley’s blog triggers row
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Article 35A didn’t damage Jammu and Kashmir, militancy did,’ says Omar Abdullah after Arun Jaitley’s blog triggers row

Firstpost  

Arun Jaitley’s remarks that Article 35A is ‘constitutionally vulnerable’ and ‘has denied Jammu and Kashmir a booming economy’ has triggered a fresh row in the state. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s remarks that Article 35A is “ constitutionally vulnerable ” and “has denied Jammu and Kashmir a booming economy” has triggered a fresh row in the state, with some Kashmir-based mainstream …

Article 35A is constitutionally vulnerable, hampering economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir: Arun Jaitley
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 35A is constitutionally vulnerable, hampering economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir: Arun Jaitley

Op India  

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has said that Article 35A of the constitution is hampering the development of Jammu and Kashmir instead of helping the state. Jaitley said that as the article discriminates between people of Jammu and Kashmir and Indian citizens from outside the state, the state is suffering. Article 35A has prevented investment and dismantled the State’s economy, Jaitley …

Article 35A hampering development in J&K: Arun Jaitley
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 35A hampering development in J&K: Arun Jaitley

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said Article 35A, which restricts non-permanent residents to buy property in Jammu and Kashmir, is "constitutionally vulnerable" and also hampering economic development of the state. In a blog, Jaitley said the seven-decade history of the state of Jammu and Kashmir confronts changing India with several questions. The senior BJP leader and in-charge of the party's …

SC to hear petitions challenging validity of Article 35A starting today: Mood of dread in Jammu and Kashmir, say reports
5 years, 10 months ago

SC to hear petitions challenging validity of Article 35A starting today: Mood of dread in Jammu and Kashmir, say reports

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has listed for hearing from 26 to 28 February petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir residents. The Supreme Court will start hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the contentious Article 35A from 26-28 February. Article 35A of the Constitution grants “special status” to the residents of …

Abrogation of 35A will end J&K's accession with India: Mehbooba
5 years, 10 months ago

Abrogation of 35A will end J&K's accession with India: Mehbooba

The Quint  

Srinagar: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference in Srinagar on Feb 25, 2019. Srinagar, Feb 25 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Monday that if Article 35A is nullified then nobody would be available to lift the national flag in Kashmir. Addressing a media conference here, Mufti said: "If Article 35A is nullified, I …

Jammu and Kashmir administration maintains stance on Article 35A in SC, says only elected government can take stand
5 years, 10 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir administration maintains stance on Article 35A in SC, says only elected government can take stand

Firstpost  

Article 35A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu: Putting all speculation to rest, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said its stance remained unchanged that only an elected government would be able to take a stand on Article 35A before the …

Omar Abdullah says elected Jammu and Kashmir govt will 'safeguard' Article 35A, asks Narendra Modi to hold polls as per schedule
5 years, 10 months ago

Omar Abdullah says elected Jammu and Kashmir govt will 'safeguard' Article 35A, asks Narendra Modi to hold polls as per schedule

Firstpost  

NC leader Omar Abdullah on Monday called on the Centre and Satya Pal Malik to hold elections in the state saying the new govt will ‘safeguard’ Article 35A. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday called on the Centre and Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik to hold elections in the state, which has seen political turmoil since …

Centre has done nothing for Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
6 years, 3 months ago

Centre has done nothing for Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Hindustan Times  

Omar Abdullah, 48, is very active on social media, where he often demonstrates his understanding of the political mood in volatile Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah spoke to Ramesh Vinayak at his Gupkar Road residence in Srinagar about the state’s special status, the Modi government’s Kashmir policy, being a minority in India today, and Rahul Gandhi’s attempts to build a national …

After local polls, Farooq Abdullah threatens to boycott Assembly, Lok Sabha elections if Centre doesn't clear stand on Article 35A
6 years, 4 months ago

After local polls, Farooq Abdullah threatens to boycott Assembly, Lok Sabha elections if Centre doesn't clear stand on Article 35A

Firstpost  

Farooq Abdullah threatened to boycott the Assembly and Parliamentary polls too if the Centre does not take effective steps for protection of Article 35-A. Srinagar: Days after the National Conference announced its decision to not participate in the panchayat and urban local bodies elections, the party on Saturday threatened to boycott the Assembly and Parliamentary polls too if the Centre …

Will boycott panchayat, 2019 Lok Sabha polls if Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A, 370, threatens Farooq Abdullah
6 years, 4 months ago

Will boycott panchayat, 2019 Lok Sabha polls if Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A, 370, threatens Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has threatened that his party will boycott the upcoming panchayat polls in the state as well as the 2019 Lok Sabha polls if the Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A and Article 370. "We will not only boycott panchayat elections but also Lok Sabha and Assembly …

National Conference and PDP on the same page on Article 35-A, boycott Jammu and Kashmir local body polls
6 years, 4 months ago

National Conference and PDP on the same page on Article 35-A, boycott Jammu and Kashmir local body polls

Firstpost  

For the first time in the past three decades of political turmoil in Kashmir, both mainstream political parties as well as the separatist groups are calling for a boycott of elections Srinagar: For the first time in the past three decades of political turmoil in Kashmir, both mainstream political parties as well as the separatist groups are calling for a …

After NC, PDP distances itself from Jammu and Kashmir local body elections, wants consultation on Article 35A before polls
6 years, 4 months ago

After NC, PDP distances itself from Jammu and Kashmir local body elections, wants consultation on Article 35A before polls

Firstpost  

People’s Democratic Party leader Rafi Ahmad Mir on Thursday asked Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik to address issues related to Article 35A. Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party leader Rafi Ahmad Mir on Thursday asked Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik to address issues related to Article 35A. Mir said his party wants wider consultations on various issues including …

National Conference to boycott local body, panchayat polls in J&K; Farooq Abdullah asks Centre to clarify stand on Article 35A
6 years, 4 months ago

National Conference to boycott local body, panchayat polls in J&K; Farooq Abdullah asks Centre to clarify stand on Article 35A

Firstpost  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday announced that the party will not participate in the Panchayat polls conference until and unless the Government of India and the state government make their position clear on article 35A. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday announced that the party will not participate in the panchayat and urban local bodies elections until …

NC to boycott J-K panchayat and local body elections unless Centre clarifies stand on Article 35A: Farooq Abdullah
6 years, 4 months ago

NC to boycott J-K panchayat and local body elections unless Centre clarifies stand on Article 35A: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah stepped his offensive against the Centre on the contentious issue of Article 35-A of the Constitution, which is facing legal challenge in the Supreme Court. The former Jammu and Kashmir CM on Wednesday stated that his party will not participate int he local body and panchayat elections in the state unless the Centre takes effective …

SC defers hearing on Article 35A to January after Centre warns of security issue in Jammu and Kashmir
6 years, 4 months ago

SC defers hearing on Article 35A to January after Centre warns of security issue in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has put off hearing petitions against the Constitution’s Article 35A to January after the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government argued that it could lead to a law and order situation in the state ahead of the coming panchayat and local body elections. Additional solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir government, said …

Supreme Court hearing demanding scrapping Article 35A to resume today: Only BJP lawyer to present case, main hearing on 31 Aug
6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing demanding scrapping Article 35A to resume today: Only BJP lawyer to present case, main hearing on 31 Aug

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday is set to hear a petition seeking the scrapping of Article 35A in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, three weeks after the court was adjourned. According to ANI, the apex court will hear only lawyer and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay’s fresh plea against Article 35A, while the main hearing in the case is likely …

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking Scrapping Of Article 35A [Read Petition]
6 years, 5 months ago

BJP Leader Moves SC Seeking Scrapping Of Article 35A [Read Petition]

Live Law  

It has been advanced that Article 35A was not inserted by following the due procedure prescribed for the amendment of the Constitution under Article 368; Article 370 confers no legislative or executive powers on the President to add or delete any provision of the Constitution which is the exclusive function of the Parliament. Short of the August 27 date when …

Jammu and Kashmir BJP 'open to debate' on scrapping Article 35A, says parties have taken 'anti-national' stand on issue
6 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir BJP 'open to debate' on scrapping Article 35A, says parties have taken 'anti-national' stand on issue

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Saturday said the party was open to a debate over Article 35A of the Constitution, which confers special status to permanent residents of the state Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Saturday said the party was open to a debate over Article 35A of the Constitution, which …

What is Article 35A and why the controversy
6 years, 5 months ago

What is Article 35A and why the controversy

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the August 6 hearing in the Supreme Court of the petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A of the Constitution, which grants special privileges to Jammu and Kashmir, separatists have called a shutdown on August 4 and 5 in protest against government’s alleged move to tamper with the Article. Article 35A gives special rights to the Jammu and …

Article 35A row: Petitions challenging special status of J&K push separatists into defending the Constitution they defy
6 years, 5 months ago

Article 35A row: Petitions challenging special status of J&K push separatists into defending the Constitution they defy

Firstpost  

The Hurriyat leaders in Kashmir have been refusing dialogue offers from the government saying that they would not hold talks under the Constitution of India, but the petitions challenging Article 35A has pushed them into defending a law that is part of the same Constitution The separatist groups’ protest against any tinkering with Article 35A, which bars outsiders from purchasing …

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