President election: Farooq Abdullah 'respectfully withdraws' his name
2 years, 6 months ago

President election: Farooq Abdullah 'respectfully withdraws' his name

India TV News  

Highlights Farooq Abdullah withdrew his name as joint opposition candidate for presidential polls Abdullah's name was proposed for the president's election by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee He wanted to focus on helping Jammu and Kashmir through a critical time President Election: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew his name for consideration as the joint opposition candidate for the presidential polls, saying he would like to contribute to navigating Jammu and Kashmir which is "passing through a critical juncture". In a statement released by his party, the Lok Sabha member said he was honoured that his name was proposed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a possible joint opposition candidate for the office of President of India. "Subsequent to Mamata didi proposing my name, I have received a number of calls from opposition leaders offering their support for my candidature," Abdullah said in a statement. "Therefore, I would like to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration and I look forward to supporting the joint opposition consensus candidate," the NC statement said, conveying his gratitude to Banerjee and all the senior leaders who offered their support.

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Doctor Farooq Abdullah: A Legacy of Political Vision and Leadership
2 months ago

Doctor Farooq Abdullah: A Legacy of Political Vision and Leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Farooq Abdullah, often referred to as happy go-lucky, has proven that he is the politician’s politician. The writing had been on the wall ever since Doctor Sahab formed the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) -- a masterstroke – with other political parties of Jammu and Kashmir in 2020 in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370. He has …

Farooq Abdullah's comments amid NC-BJP post-poll alliance buzz in J&K
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah's comments amid NC-BJP post-poll alliance buzz in J&K

Hindustan Times  

As exit polls suggest a clear edge for the National Conference in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election, NC Chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reiterated that his party will not contemplate a post-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the formation of a government in the Union Territory. National Conference to emerge as single largest party in J&K: Exit …

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the BJP top brass was focussing its election campaign on Jammu as they want to "intimidate" the Hindu voters of Jammu and Kashmir by creating false fears. He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism would rise again if the National Conference and Congress alliance came to …

'Leaders In Delhi Never Liked Me': Omar Abdullah Alleges Poll Conspiracy As Jailed Separatist To Contest Against Him
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Leaders In Delhi Never Liked Me': Omar Abdullah Alleges Poll Conspiracy As Jailed Separatist To Contest Against Him

News 18  

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah alleged that there was a conspiracy against him in the elections and said that “leaders in Delhi” hated him. He further spoke about his Lok Sabha election loss to jailed candidate, Engineer Rashid and reports about another jailed candidate, Sarjan Ahmad Wagay contesting against him …

J&K
6 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K

ABP News  

New Delhi: Jailed Kashmiri politician ‘Engineer’ Abdul Rashid Sheikh has sprung a major surprise as he looks set to defeat J&K National Conference’s Omar Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, by a wide margin from Baramulla. The voter turnout in Kashmir touched historic levels in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, which is the first major polling exercise …

‘Our party workers locked up’: Farooq, Omar Abdullah question PM Narendra Modi
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Our party workers locked up’: Farooq, Omar Abdullah question PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah over their 'normalcy' claim, saying his party's workers have been detained by law enforcement agencies for the last two days. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah along with his son and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister …

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar
7 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

The Hindu  

Omar Abdullah appealed to people to come out and vote as it was the "only democratic way to raise their voice against the decisions taken by the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir". Three generations of the Abdullah family on Monday cast their vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, with National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah appealing to …

Farooq Abdullah accuses J-K administration of harassing National Conference workers to help BJP
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah accuses J-K administration of harassing National Conference workers to help BJP

India TV News  

National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah made huge allegations against the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday. He accused the administration of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party by creating fear among the people and harassing his party’s workers. While asking UT’s Lieutenant Governor to top using the police to harass NC workers, he said, "Not only in J-K, but you will …

Farooq Abdullah Won't Contest LS Polls Due to Health Reasons: Omar Abdullah
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Farooq Abdullah Won't Contest LS Polls Due to Health Reasons: Omar Abdullah

News 18  

National Conference president and sitting MP from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah would not contest the Lok Sabha polls owing to his heath, the party said on Wednesday. ”He has taken permission from Sagar and other party members to not contest the polls this time because of his health,” Omar Abdullah said. Abdullah contested the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat again in the …

Ghulam Nabi Azad-Abdullahs engage in war of words over 'late night meeting with PM, HM' remark
10 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad-Abdullahs engage in war of words over 'late night meeting with PM, HM' remark

India TV News  

A war of words broke out between Ghulam Nabi Azad and Farooq Abdullah after media reports claimed that the former said that the latter met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at night. The Democratic Progressive Azad Party president came out in clarification of his purported remarks in the media and said that he never made …

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir
10 months, 1 week ago

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir On Thursday, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah delivered a blow to INDIA bloc when he declared that his party will go solo on all J&K parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The declaration created a political storm from Srinagar to New Delhi as Farooq Abdullah is one …

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir
10 months, 1 week ago

'BJP Sending ED...': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

': What Farooq Abdullah Said Before Jolting INDIA Bloc In Kashmir On Thursday, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah delivered a blow to INDIA bloc when he declared that his party will go solo on all J&K parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The declaration created a political storm from Srinagar to New Delhi as Farooq Abdullah is one …

Lok Sabha polls | No pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah; won’t leave INDIA bloc, says Omar
10 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | No pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah; won’t leave INDIA bloc, says Omar

The Hindu  

The National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on February 15 ruled out any pre-poll alliance for the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Abdullah said the talks within the INDIA alliance have “failed to achieve anything positive till date”. On returning to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Dr. Abdullah said, “Every political party keeps its window open. In …

Farooq, Mehbooba to attend Opposition meet, says JDU president Lalan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Farooq, Mehbooba to attend Opposition meet, says JDU president Lalan Singh

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir stalwarts Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti will be coming to the Bihar capital next week for the June 23 conclave of parties opposed to the BJP, a key political aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Sunday. JD national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' made the disclosure at the party's Bihar headquarters here. National Conference chief …

Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to attend Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna
1 year, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to attend Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna

The Hindu  

Janata Dal national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh on Sunday announced that former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti will also attend the scheduled Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna. Earlier, the Opposition leaders who had given their consent to attend the meeting include All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, …

Lord Ram is not God of Hindus only, but of everyone, says Farooq Abdullah
1 year, 9 months ago

Lord Ram is not God of Hindus only, but of everyone, says Farooq Abdullah

India Today  

Addressing a rally in Udhampur on Thursday, former Jammu and Kashmir and Nationalist Congress chief Farooq Abdullah said Lord Ram is not the god of Hindus only. Farooq Abdullah hit out at the BJP and said the party only uses Ram's name to stay in power, but Ram is not Hindus' god alone, news agency PTI reported. Bhagwan Ram is …

Farooq Abdullah chairs all-party meet in Jammu, decides to meet EC over delay in polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Farooq Abdullah chairs all-party meet in Jammu, decides to meet EC over delay in polls

The Hindu  

National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, who chaired an all-party meeting in Jammu on March 11, said J&K was an integral part of the nation and rued the treatment meted out by the Centre to the erstwhile State of J&K. The meeting was attended by National Panthers Party leader Harshdev Singh, J&K Congress chief Viqar Rasool Wani, Aam Aadmi Party …

Let's win elections first: Farooq Abdullah's advice to Kharge on Opposition's PM face
1 year, 9 months ago

Let's win elections first: Farooq Abdullah's advice to Kharge on Opposition's PM face

India Today  

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has advised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to focus on winning the election first and the Opposition's prime ministerial candidate can be decided on later. Many opposition leaders, including Farooq Abdullah, Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav, were present at the event. Let's first win the election," Farooq Abdullah told …

Kashmir Elections: Sabre-Rattling and Hollow Promises - News18
2 years ago

Kashmir Elections: Sabre-Rattling and Hollow Promises - News18

News 18  

Of late, certain mainstream Kashmiri politicians have been indulging in fanciful rhetoric about restoring Kashmiri pride and self-respect. So, even though there are virtually no takers for the lofty assurances being made by likes of Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, both these erstwhile chief ministers of J&K are once again pledging to rejig the Kashmiri political narrative by assurances to …

Jammu and Kashmir can't develop till people's democratic rights are guaranteed: NC chief Farooq Abdullah
2 years ago

Jammu and Kashmir can't develop till people's democratic rights are guaranteed: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has said the idea of all-round development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir will remain elusive until their basic democratic rights are guaranteed and respected. "The ruling dispensation is using J-K to climb the political ladder nationally by employing a narrative that is not corroborated by ground realities," said the Lok Sabha MP from …

Re-elected as NC president, Farooq Abdullah asks Army, govt. to stay away from J&K poll process
2 years ago

Re-elected as NC president, Farooq Abdullah asks Army, govt. to stay away from J&K poll process

The Hindu  

Farooq Abdullah, 85, who was re-elected uncontested as president of the National Conference, on Monday asked the Army and the government to stay away from the election process in J&K. Narrating an episode from 1996 when the Army allegedly warned locals to stay away from voting machines in J&K’s Doda area, Dr. Abdullah said, “I want to tell the Army …

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as NC president on party founder’s 117th birth anniversary
2 years ago

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as NC president on party founder’s 117th birth anniversary

The Hindu  

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, 85, was re-elected as president of the J&K National Conference, Jammu and Kashmir’s oldest political party, on the party founder’s 117th birth anniversary in Srinagar on December 5. The party delegates from both the provinces of Jammu and Kashmir unanimously nominated only one name, Dr. Farooq Sb, to continue as party president,” NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar …

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as National Conference president
2 years ago

Farooq Abdullah re-elected as National Conference president

India TV News  

Members of the National Conference on Monday re-elected Farooq Abdullah as the party chief for another term. The delegate session was held near the mausoleum of the party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah at Naseem Bagh. I have told them to bring youth into the party and prepare new leadership of the party," said Farooq Abdullah. ALSO READ | NC leader …

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief

Firstpost  

Omar Abdullah, currently the party’s vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new chief Srinagar: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah Friday announced stepping down from the post of National Conference president, saying it is time to hand over the mantle to the new generation. It is time for the new generation to take …

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Farooq Abdullah steps down as National Conference chief

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, a three-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has decided to quit as the president of National Conference which is the oldest mainstream political party of the erstwhile state split up in two Union territories in August 2019. However, he has "agreed to continue to discharge the duties of the party president till his successor is chosen …

National Conference to see a churn as Farooq Abdullah may step down
2 years, 1 month ago

National Conference to see a churn as Farooq Abdullah may step down

The Hindu  

The workers of National Conference witnessed a political drama over the reports of resignation of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, 85, as party president on Friday and he is unlikely to hold the post in the future. A party spokesperson on Friday morning issued a statement, saying that Dr. Abdullah has informed his colleagues of his decision to step down as the …

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah resigns as National Conference president
2 years, 1 month ago

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah resigns as National Conference president

India TV News  

J&K: Former Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister Farooq Abdullah resigned from his post as the National Conference president on Friday. The NC leader reportedly announced his resignation at the party's provincial office bearers meeting held in Srinagar. In an emotional speech, Abdullah urged party leaders to take control of the situation and work towards strengthening the party. It is time …

NC leader Omar says Farooq Abdullah not to contest party president's election, hasn't resigned
2 years, 1 month ago

NC leader Omar says Farooq Abdullah not to contest party president's election, hasn't resigned

India TV News  

Rejecting media reports about National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s resignation, his son and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said that senior Abdullah has not resigned, but has informed about "not contesting" the upcoming party presidential elections. "Dr Farooq Abdullah has not resigned as President of JKNC, he has only informed the party that he will not seek …

Farooq Abdullah will be Jailed soon, Says BJP J&K Chief; Makes Big Claims on Upcoming Polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Farooq Abdullah will be Jailed soon, Says BJP J&K Chief; Makes Big Claims on Upcoming Polls

News 18  

NC Chief Farooq Abdullah will be in jail very soon and it is clear that the People’s Democratic Party or PDP’s politics are now buried in the graveyard, BJP General Secretary in-charge of Kashmir Sunil Sharma said claiming that Kashmiri people have rejected both opposition parties – the PDP and the NCP. Commenting on the upcoming polls in Jammu and …

J&K non-local voters: Farooq Abdullah to call national parties meeting in September
2 years, 4 months ago

J&K non-local voters: Farooq Abdullah to call national parties meeting in September

India TV News  

Highlights The meeting was called by Dr. Farooq Abdullah to discuss 'Registration of New Voters in J&K' Sajad Lone-led People's Conference and Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party stayed away from the meeting BJP also convened a meeting of its leaders in Jammu on Monday to chalk out a “counter-strategy” Jammu and Kashmir Elections: National Conference chief and Former J&K chief minister …

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference calls for all-party meet on 22 Aug to discuss non-local voter issue
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference calls for all-party meet on 22 Aug to discuss non-local voter issue

Firstpost  

The decision comes in the wake of J&K CEO, Hirdesh Kumar, saying on Wednesday that the Union Territory is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah will convene an all-party meeting …

Abdullah cites J&K scene, says no to prez race
2 years, 6 months ago

Abdullah cites J&K scene, says no to prez race

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: After Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has declined to be the joint Opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Dr Abdullah stated on Saturday that J&K was at a "critical juncture" and that he wanted to help navigate his home territory through these "uncertain times." At …

‘J&K needs me’: Farooq Abdullah pulls out of Presidential race
2 years, 6 months ago

‘J&K needs me’: Farooq Abdullah pulls out of Presidential race

Hindustan Times  

‘J&K needs me’: Farooq Abdullah pulls out of Presidential race After Sharad Pawar, now Farooq Abdullah has turned down opposition's proposal to be a candidate in the upcoming race for the post of next President of India. National Conference vice president Dr. Farooq Abdullah withdrew from the presidential race, saying J&K was passing through a critical juncture and required his …

Farooq Abdullah withdraws from presidential race, says J&K needs him more
2 years, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah withdraws from presidential race, says J&K needs him more

The Hindu  

June 18, 2022 04:52 pm | Updated 04:52 pm IST - Srinagar National Conference vice president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew from the presidential race, saying J&K was passing through a critical juncture and required his efforts to navigate uncertain times. Therefore I would like to respectfully withdraw my name from consideration and I look forward to supporting the …

'My Efforts Required to Help Navigate J&K Through Uncertain Times': Farooq Abdullah Bows Out of President Race
2 years, 6 months ago

'My Efforts Required to Help Navigate J&K Through Uncertain Times': Farooq Abdullah Bows Out of President Race

News 18  

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew his name for consideration as the joint Opposition candidate for the presidential elections, saying he would like to contribute to navigating Jammu and Kashmir which is “passing through a critical juncture”. Thanking the Opposition leaders for proposing his name as their candidate for the polls next month, Abdullah, in a statement released …

Presidential polls: Sharad Pawar opts out of race, Mamata proposes names of Farooq Abdullah & Gopalkrishna Gandhi
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls: Sharad Pawar opts out of race, Mamata proposes names of Farooq Abdullah & Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Firstpost  

Farooq Abdullah is the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi served as the governor of West Bengal Opposition leaders, who met in the national capital on Wednesday announced that they have decided to field a consensus candidate for the presidential poll scheduled to be held on 18 July. CPI MP Binoy Viswam who participated …

Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam | ED grills Farooq Abdullah for more than three hours
2 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam | ED grills Farooq Abdullah for more than three hours

The Hindu  

May 31, 2022 01:50 pm | Updated 05:37 pm IST - Srinagar The Enforcement Directorate on May 31 questioned former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for more than three hours in connection with a money-laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. The National Conference president, who appeared …

'There cannot be peace in J&K until...': Farooq Abdullah slams Centre | WATCH
2 years, 6 months ago

'There cannot be peace in J&K until...': Farooq Abdullah slams Centre | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights National Conference President Farooq Abdullah slammed the Centre. National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday slammed the BJP-led Central government over the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir. On May 26, Jammu and Kashmir Police informed that as many as 26 terrorists affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad outfits have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir during the …

ED summons Farooq Abdullah in JKCA money laundering case
2 years, 6 months ago

ED summons Farooq Abdullah in JKCA money laundering case

The Hindu  

National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has been summoned by the ED for questioning in a money laundering case in Delhi on May 31, official sources said on May 27. Reacting to the summons, his party said Mr. Abdullah, a Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, will continue to cooperate with authorities like in the …

Opinion | The Kashmir Files: Ask Farooq Abdullah again!
2 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | The Kashmir Files: Ask Farooq Abdullah again!

India TV News  

After maintaining a stony silence on the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’, National Conference leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah and J&K People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday gave their reactions for the first time in public. If people want to know the bitter truth, they should talk to the Intelligence Bureau chief at that time, or Kerala governor Arif Mohammed …

Why Farooq Abdullah is Villain No. 1 in the eyes of Kashmiri Pandits?
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Farooq Abdullah is Villain No. 1 in the eyes of Kashmiri Pandits?

India TV News  

A majority of Kashmiri Pandits view Farooq Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, as the main culprit behind the atrocities committed against them. The legacy of communal Muslim mindset and inconsistencies in National Conference's approach towards minorities -- Kashmiri Pandits and the 'idea of India' they represent have been carried forward by Farooq …

Omar Abdullah’s close aide Rana quits party, to focus on Jammu cause
3 years, 2 months ago

Omar Abdullah’s close aide Rana quits party, to focus on Jammu cause

The Hindu  

Two senior National Conference leaders, including the political adviser of vice-president Omar Abdullah, resigned from the party on Sunday, in what is the first major split within the party in the Jammu province since the Centre ended J&K’s special constitutional position in 2019. Mr. Abdullah's close aide and former legislator Devender Singh Rana and ex-legislator Surjeet Singh Salathia submitted their …

Farooq Abdullah wants new Afghanistan rulers to respect human rights
3 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah wants new Afghanistan rulers to respect human rights

India TV News  

Former Chief Minister and Lok Sabha member, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that he hoped the new regime in Afghanistan respects human rights and maintains friendly relations with other countries. Addressing the party workers at the Mausoleum of his father, late Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, who died this day in 1982, Farooq said, "I hope the Taliban government in Afghanistan …

Farooq says 'level of mistrust' in J&K, Omar demands statehood before polls
3 years, 5 months ago

Farooq says 'level of mistrust' in J&K, Omar demands statehood before polls

India Today  

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah Saturday said there was "a level of mistrust" in Jammu and Kashmir, and it was for the Centre to remove it, even as his son and former chief minister Omar Abdullah demanded restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before holding assembly polls. Speaking to reporters upon their return from Delhi after attending an all-party meet convened …

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 …

Mehbooba Mufti may skip meeting with PM Modi, may push for Farooq Abdullah to attend
3 years, 6 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti may skip meeting with PM Modi, may push for Farooq Abdullah to attend

India Today  

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with leaders of 8 political parties of Jammu and Kashmir, sources have said PDP chief and former CM Mehbooba Mufti is mulling skipping the talks. Fourteen leaders of 8 political parties have been invited to the meeting that will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future course for the union …

Farooq Abdullah prevented from leaving residence to offer prayers, claims National Conference
4 years, 1 month ago

Farooq Abdullah prevented from leaving residence to offer prayers, claims National Conference

India TV News  

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah was prevented from leaving his residence to offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the party claimed on Friday. "J&K administration has blocked the residence of Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah and stopped him from offering prayers at Dargah Hazratbal. JKNC condemns this infringement of fundamental right to pray, …

Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah named president of People\'s Alliance
4 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah named president of People\'s Alliance

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir's half a dozen mainstream regional political parties along with the CPIM's local unit on Saturday formally structured their alliance and unanimously elected former chief minister Farooq Abdullah as its president. The signatories of "Gupkar Declaration" met at the residence of former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti here earlier to discuss the political situation and …

Farooq Abdullah’s remarks seditious, anti-national, claims BJP
4 years, 2 months ago

Farooq Abdullah’s remarks seditious, anti-national, claims BJP

Live Mint  

The BJP on Monday accused National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah of making "seditious and anti-national" remarks on the issue of restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and said he had become a "hero in China". BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that the National Conference MP and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir in an interview to …

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