Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign

Hindustan Times  

By Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday quit from all posts of the party, including the post of primary leadership. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from Congress party on Friday. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all posts of the party on Friday. In a five-page note to party interim president Sonia Gandhi, former J&K CM said that he was resigning from all party positions including primary membership of the party.

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NC-Congress alliance forced Ghulam Nabi Azad to bow out: Omar Abdullah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NC-Congress alliance forced Ghulam Nabi Azad to bow out: Omar Abdullah

Hindustan Times  

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday said his party’s alliance with the Congress has forced former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to excuse himself from campaigning for his party’s candidates. And the first result of our alliance is Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting campaigning for his party’s candidates. Notably, Azad’s decision had a negative impact on the new party …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to give J&K assembly polls campaigning a miss owing to ill health
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to give J&K assembly polls campaigning a miss owing to ill health

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the head of Democratic Progressive Azad Party, will not campaign for party candidates during the assembly elections owing to health issues. Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad The party has released names of 13 candidates for its first assembly elections, but Azad’s absence from the political arena will impact its prospects. Party spokesperson Salman …

Former Jammu-Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin quits Ghulam Nabi Azad's party
4 months ago

Former Jammu-Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin quits Ghulam Nabi Azad's party

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin on Saturday announced his resignation from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party to rejoin the Congress. "I have resigned from the Democratic Progressive Azad Party," Mohiuddin was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Asked about his reasons for leaving the DPAP, Mohiuddin said he had been with the Congress for …

Kharge should talk to Rahul Gandhi about resigning over remarks in LS, says M.P. CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge should talk to Rahul Gandhi about resigning over remarks in LS, says M.P. CM

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge “should talk to Rahul Gandhi” about resigning over his speech in the Lower House of Parliament on Monday. Senior Congress leader from our Madhya Pradesh, Lakshman Singhji, is among them,” he said, referring to the reaction of former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh’s brother to …

‘Why did they fool everyone?’: Ghulam Nabi Azad as Air India cancels over 80 flights citing mass ‘sick leave’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Why did they fool everyone?’: Ghulam Nabi Azad as Air India cancels over 80 flights citing mass ‘sick leave’

Live Mint  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed his disappointment over cancellation of over 80 Air India flights, saying the airline should be shut down. Ghulam Nabi Azad, whose Delhi-Srinagar flight was also among the flights that were cancelled, said that the basic culture of Air India is “bad”. Why did they fool everyone?.Air India should be shut.Air …

Ghulam Nabi Azad not to contest Lok Sabha elections, withdraws name from Anantnag-Rajouri seat
8 months, 1 week ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad not to contest Lok Sabha elections, withdraws name from Anantnag-Rajouri seat

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Democratic Progressive Azad Party president Ghulam Nabi Azad has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his party said. Azad takes U-turn Azad's U-turn comes days after he said he is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to carry on his fight for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and for the …

Sanjay Nirupam slams Congress after being expelled, lauds PM Modi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Nirupam slams Congress after being expelled, lauds PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Nirupam, former Congress MP, claimed that he resigned from the party hours before being expelled for six years. The Congress expelled former MP Sanjay Nirupam from the party on Wednesday The former MP from Mumbai North-West constituency shared a screenshot of his resignation letter on X, a day after he was expelled from Congress for anti-party statements. I will …

Assam MP Abdul Khaleque Withdraws Resignation From Congress After Meeting Sonia Gandhi
9 months ago

Assam MP Abdul Khaleque Withdraws Resignation From Congress After Meeting Sonia Gandhi

ABP News  

Guwahati: Assam Congress MP Abdul Khaleque, who had resigned from the party on March 15, withdrew his resignation on Wednesday. The MP from Assam’s Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency, Khaleque, met Indian National Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at his 10 Rajaji Marg residence in New Delhi, and submitted his resignation withdrawal letter on Wednesday noon. In the letter addressed to Kharge, …

Setback for Congress in Gujarat as senior leaders Ambrish Der, Modhwadia resign
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Setback for Congress in Gujarat as senior leaders Ambrish Der, Modhwadia resign

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party faced a significant setback before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as two senior leaders in Gujarat, including Arjun Modhwadia, a sitting MLA from Porbandar, and state unit working president Ambrish Der, resigned one after the other on Monday. Gujarat Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi confirmed Modhwadia’s resignation from the party. I pose a question to the BJP: despite …

Cong slams Ghulam Nabi Azad over ’Abdullahs night meeting with Modi, Shah’ claim
10 months ago

Cong slams Ghulam Nabi Azad over ’Abdullahs night meeting with Modi, Shah’ claim

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday strongly rebuked ex-party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad for his comments that NC chief Farooq Abdullah and his son, Omar Abdullah, were consulted before the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, saying he has "stooped so low" by making "baseless and senseless allegations". Reacting to Omar Abdullah's post on X and taking a jibe …

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 …

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'
10 months, 1 week ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'

India TV News  

Senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would campaign for the candidates for his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party candidates. Azad, who has not contested Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, asked his party leaders to gear up …

'If his complaints had been...': Sanjay Nirupam blames Congress top leadership for Ashok Chavan's exit
10 months, 1 week ago

'If his complaints had been...': Sanjay Nirupam blames Congress top leadership for Ashok Chavan's exit

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Hours after Ashok Chavan resigned from the primary membership of the Congress, party leader Sanjay Nirupam blamed the top leadership, stating that this situation would not have happened if his complaints had been taken seriously. 'Big loss for Congress' The Congress leader also expressed regret over Chavan's departure from the party, stating that it is a significant loss …

Former Maharashtra Minister Quits Congress, To Join NCP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Maharashtra Minister Quits Congress, To Join NCP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another setback to the Congress in Maharashtra ahead of the Lok Sabha election, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique on Thursday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress. In a post on X social media, Mr. Siddhique said, “I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant …

Maharashtra: Former MLA and Minister Baba Siddique leaves Congress
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Former MLA and Minister Baba Siddique leaves Congress

Op India  

On Thursday, February 8, former Maharashtra minister, and former Vandre West MLA, Baba Siddique has resigned from the Congress party with immediate effect. Taking to X, Siddique wrote, “I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National …

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress

Firstpost  

Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi on Monday Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party …

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad
1 year, 7 months ago

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the time has come for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who launched his new political party, Democratic Progressive Azad Party, last year after breaking ties with the Congress, spoke about the initiatives his party will launch if they are elected to power. Ghulam …

Azad’s comment on Rahul Gandhi shows his loyalty to PM Modi, says Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Azad’s comment on Rahul Gandhi shows his loyalty to PM Modi, says Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday hit back at former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad after he linked party leader Rahul Gandhi with “undesirable businessmen”, alleging that his comment demonstrated his loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a tweet said, “With every passing day, Ghulam Nabi Azad falls to new depths to demonstrate …

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi

Live Mint  

‘ he behaved like a statesman, not taking revenge’, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi in an interview with news agency ANI has praised his opposition BJP leader and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Azad said that PM Modi behaved like a true ‘statesman’ in the way he handled the opposition's berating of ‘Article 370 or CAA or hijab’. Ghulam …

Congress leader and ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy quits party
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress leader and ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy quits party

India TV News  

Congress leader and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of the party. "Please accept this letter as my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress," Kiran Kumar Reddy said in his resignation letter. Kiran Kumar Reddy sent his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Reacting to Reddy's …

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad
1 year, 9 months ago

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The fight over Congress’ DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh are engaged in a Twitter fight over the party’s Slamming the party over the plenary In a strong reply to Azad who left Congress to form his own political party, Jairam Ramesh said, “Maulana Abul Kalam Azad never ever betrayed the Congress Mr. Ghulam …

'PM Modi cries not for farmers but when...': Kharge's jibe; ‘Like Taliban…'
1 year, 11 months ago

'PM Modi cries not for farmers but when...': Kharge's jibe; ‘Like Taliban…'

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday came down heavily on PM Modi in his public address in Punjab and said PM Modi's eyes become moistened not seeing the plight of the farmers of the country but when a Congress person leaves our party and goes to him. "I don't want to name anyone but everyone has seen," Mallikarjun Kharge said …

Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K
1 year, 11 months ago

Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K

India Today  

It’s not even four months since its formation and the political journey of former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Azad Party is marred by resignations and exits, denting its prospects in Jammu and Kashmir politics. Led by former J&K deputy chief minister and DAP vice-chairman Tara Chand and former J&K Congress unit chief Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, 19 leaders announced …

Two more leaders leave Azad’s party
1 year, 11 months ago

Two more leaders leave Azad’s party

The Hindu  

SRINAGAR Two more senior leaders on Tuesday quit the Democratic Azad Party, which was founded by former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in September last year. Former Member of Legislative Council Nizamuddin Khatana, who was the general secretary of the DAP, and Gulzar Ahmad submitted their resignations on Tuesday. “In view of the present political development, I, Choudhary Nizam ud …

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party
1 year, 11 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party

India Today  

In a major boost for the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, several leaders who had quit the party following the resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad have rejoined ahead of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra entering the state. LIVE: Congress party briefing along with Shri @Jairam_Ramesh, Smt @rajanipatil_in and Shri @Pawankhera at AICC HQ.https://t.co/3iBiZ2vvLv — K C Venugopal January 6, 2023 …

'There Is A Coterie That Is Trying To Destroy Democratic Azad Party': Former J&K Minister Tara Chand
1 year, 11 months ago

'There Is A Coterie That Is Trying To Destroy Democratic Azad Party': Former J&K Minister Tara Chand

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on Saturday said around 126 people have resigned from Democratic Azad Party and there is a coterie around Ghulam Nabi Azad that trying to destroy the newly launched party, news agency ANI reported. There is a coterie around Ghulam Nabi Azad that wants to destroy the party and is …

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP
2 years ago

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP

ABP News  

Resigning from the Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad was a "blunder", former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief Minister Tara Chand said on Saturday - two days after he along with former minister Manohar Lal Sharma and former legislator Balwan Singh were expelled from the Azad-led Democratic Azad Party. He said they have a long association with Azad and …

Gujarat Congress in-charge Raghu Sharma resigns after party's defeat in Assembly polls
2 years ago

Gujarat Congress in-charge Raghu Sharma resigns after party's defeat in Assembly polls

India TV News  

Gujarat Congress in-charge Raghu Sharma has resigned taking moral responsibility for the party's defeat in the state Assembly polls, party office-bearers said on Thursday. "Taking moral responsibility for the unexpected defeat, Sharma has resigned as in-charge of the state Congress,” sources in the Gujarat party unit said. Gujarat Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi said despite the party's hard work, the loss …

'We All Know What Happened With Azad': Sachin Pilot's Fresh Dig at Ashok Gehlot Over 'PM Modi's Praise'; Rajasthan CM Responds
2 years, 1 month ago

'We All Know What Happened With Azad': Sachin Pilot's Fresh Dig at Ashok Gehlot Over 'PM Modi's Praise'; Rajasthan CM Responds

News 18  

The political drama over a possible leadership change in Rajasthan has ignited once again after senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot, on Wednesday, demanded action against party MLAs who revolted to support Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently and said that he expects new party chief Kharge to do something about it soon. We want that everybody should follow discipline: Rajasthan CM …

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party

The Diplomat  

After resigning from India’s grand old party, the Indian National Congress, on August 26, former Rajya Sabha opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is becoming a threat to the party. In addition to defections from the Congress, eight members of the municipal council in Baramulla, in north Kashmir, left the Apni Party to join the veteran leader’s new party, ahead of …

Indian opposition party seeks to shed dynastic rule image
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian opposition party seeks to shed dynastic rule image

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, is set to choose a person who is not a member of its dominant Nehru-Gandhi family as its next president as it struggles to recover before key upcoming elections. Although the party has been led historically by the family, interim party president Sonia Gandhi and her son, Rahul Gandhi, …

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces his new outfit 'Democratic Azad Party' ahead of J&K polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces his new outfit 'Democratic Azad Party' ahead of J&K polls

Firstpost  

Announcing the name of the new party at a press conference here, Azad said that the outfit will be secular, democratic and independent from any influence Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced that his new political outfit will be named as ‘Democratic Azad Party’. Announcing the name of the new party at a …

‘Democratic Azad Party’: Ghulam Nabi Azad launches his new party
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Democratic Azad Party’: Ghulam Nabi Azad launches his new party

Live Mint  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad announced the name of his new political party on Monday. Azad also unveiled the flag of his new party, explaining the logic behind the colors in his party's flag, Azad said, “Mustard colour indicates creativity and unity in diversity, white colour indicates peace and blue colour indicates freedom, open space, imagination and limits from …

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'

India TV News  

Highlights "I will hold a press conference on Monday," Azad had confirmed Azad had said the situation in the Congress party has reached a point of "no return" Azad had earlier said the people of Jammu and Kashmir will decide the name and the flag of the party Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced the name of …

Rahul Gandhi as Congress Chief Again? Cryptic Facebook Post Fuels Speculations as Party Readies for Prez Polls
2 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi as Congress Chief Again? Cryptic Facebook Post Fuels Speculations as Party Readies for Prez Polls

News 18  

Rahul Gandhi, who is on a 3,500-km long Bharat Jodo Yatra, on Monday posted a cryptic post on Facebook which have wide interpretations in the present context as his party Congress is preparing to elect its president. Will not stop, will not bow down, will unite India," read a loose translation of the former Congress chief’s Facebook post in Hindi …

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress

Live Mint  

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh from J&K has expressed that his relationship with the grand old party is almost zero. Azad, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008, in his resignation letter targeted party leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, over the way the party has been run in the past nearly nine years. Azad alleged …

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad

Firstpost  

Pakistan-backed terrorist organization TRF said that before leaving the Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad had a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Srinagar: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had left the ‘Grand Old Party’ recently, has received a threat from The Resistance Front which is affiliated to Pakistan-backed terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The …

Ex-Congress Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to Announce His Party's Name in Ten Days
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-Congress Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to Announce His Party's Name in Ten Days

News 18  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he will announce a new political party within 10 days. “We will announce a new party in ten days,” Azad said during his first public meeting in Baramulla today after quitting Congress. Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Exit From Congress The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister resigned from Congress on August 26, …

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad to announce new party in 10-days
2 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad to announce new party in 10-days

India TV News  

Highlights I will announce new party in coming ten days: Ghulam Nabi Azad Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad addressed a meeting in Baramulla today Earlier, Ghulam Nabi Azad had announced to launch of his own political outfit soon Jammu and Kashmir news : Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that he will announce a new party …

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2022 13:40 IST The timing could not have been worse. With barely a fortnight to go before the launch of the Congress’s ambitious 3,500-kilometre Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari on September 7, party veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad dropped a bombshell on August 26, announcing his exit from all posts of the party. Ghulam Nabi Azad had …

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?

The Quint  

Nowhere has Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the Congress party hit a nerve as much as in J&K—the veteran leader’s home turf. Veering away from what is known to be a five-decade-long association, Azad who resigned from all posts within the party on 26 August is all set to venture into his new political ambitions in the form of an …

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress

Firstpost  

The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political bosses” and said he was twisting facts in his favour to befool the people of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political …

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party
2 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party

India TV News  

Several delegations on Monday visited former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at his residence here, a day after he returned from Delhi to a warm welcome by his supporters after quitting Congress last month to launch his own party. The delegations comprising a large number of people from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and Chenab valley including …

Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils Jammu and Kashmir roadmap, says will fight for right to land and jobs for locals
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils Jammu and Kashmir roadmap, says will fight for right to land and jobs for locals

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and ex-Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday made his roadmap for Jammu and Kashmir public and stressed on the restoration of “full statehood and right to land and employment to native domiciles”, while distancing from any emotive demands like pre-August 5, 2019 position or unification of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir. In a fleeting reference to …

Ghulam Nabi Azad\'s public rally in Jammu today, likely to launch new party
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad\'s public rally in Jammu today, likely to launch new party

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Ghulam Nabi Azad, who recently broke his five-decade-long association with the Congress, will begin his fresh political journey Sunday from Jammu where he would set up the first unit of his own party. All preparations have been completed for Azad's first public rally in Jammu, a close aide of the former chief minister said on the eve of the …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold first rally after quitting Congress in Jammu
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold first rally after quitting Congress in Jammu

The Hindu  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, arriving in Jammu on Sunday for a series of public meetings ahead of launching his own political party, is likely to place his political mission around safeguarding jobs and land for locals in Jammu & Kashmir, a place where the spectrum ranges from independence to self-rule to greater autonomy. In fact, Mr. Azad and …

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Hindustan Times  

The exodus from the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress continued on Wednesday, with former PCC president Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed resigning from the party’s primary membership and pledging support to veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has announced to float his own political outfit in the Union territory. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Besides Sayeed —who is the third former minister …

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday called Ghulam Nabi Azad a “selfish person” and said he left the party when he was tasked to render his services in Jammu and Kashmir. AICC incharge for Jammu & Kashmir Rajni Patil with party’s J&K unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani and working president Raman Bhalla during a rally, in Jammu on Tuesday. AICC in-charge for …

Calm down, G23 leaders tell Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Calm down, G23 leaders tell Azad

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Some members of the Congress’ G-23 change-seekers group like Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma and Prithviraj Chauhan met former Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Tuesday evening. He was a part of the letter writers like us, so we wanted to know why he quit the party without keeping us in the loop?” Hooda, a former Haryana …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to start J&K tour on Sept. 4 as more top Cong. leaders switch sides
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to start J&K tour on Sept. 4 as more top Cong. leaders switch sides

The Hindu  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is set to launch a major membership drive and announce his roadmap for Jammu and Kashmir during his tour of the Union Territory that is starting on September 4, as dozens of Congress leaders on Tuesday switched sides. Two Congress national leaders, from the dissident G-23 group, may also accompany Mr. Azad during his …

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