Congress exploring alliance with Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to form J&K govt: Azad
6 years, 1 month ago

Congress exploring alliance with Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to form J&K govt: Azad

Hindustan Times  

In an indication of a grand alliance shaping up in Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Congress and regional parties Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference are in talks to explore the possibility of forming a government in the state, reports ANI. After the BJP withdrew its support from the PDP in June, there have been efforts of form a government with an alternative front comprising Sajjad Lone of the People’s Conference and PDP dissident legislators, led by former minister and legislator Imran Reza Ansari. On Tuesday, PDP founding member and Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla, Muzuffar Hussain Beigh dropped hints of favouring a third front and said Lone was like his ‘son’ and People’s Conference like his ‘home’. The state came under Governor’s rule in June, for the eighth time, after the BJP withdrew support to the PDP and chief minister Mehbooba Mufti resigned.

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J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal
1 month ago

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

The Hindu  

Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation. Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of “destroying the Constitution of India”, while addressing a party function. ‘One Nation, One Election’ is undermining this …

‘Delicate dance with New Delhi’: Mehbooba Mufti's PDP calls for a conciliatory approach to Jammu and Kashmir
1 month ago

‘Delicate dance with New Delhi’: Mehbooba Mufti's PDP calls for a conciliatory approach to Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

The People's Democratic Party in its monthly newsletter ‘Speak Up’ has said that governing Jammu and Kashmir requires a ‘delicate dance’ with the Centre. Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti addresses party workers during a meeting in Jammu on Sunday “Governing Jammu and Kashmir effectively requires a delicate dance with New Delhi, as acknowledged by the new government,” the newsletter …

Jammu: Mehbooba Mufti has brought destruction to J&K: Abdullah
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu: Mehbooba Mufti has brought destruction to J&K: Abdullah

Hindustan Times  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Sunday criticised Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of People’s Democratic Party, and said that she has brought nothing but destruction to Jammu and Kashmir. National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said Mehbooba Mufti should give an account of 2016 before pointing fingers at him. Referring to the violent protests following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander …

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti takes sharp dig at Omar for contesting elections on two assembly seats
4 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti takes sharp dig at Omar for contesting elections on two assembly seats

India TV News  

Taking a sharp dig at National Conference president Omar Abdullah contesting on two Jammu and Kasmir assembly seats, Peoples Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday that the latter has been changing his stand according to the situation. Speaking to reports, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "Omar Abdullah was reiterating one thing from the last 3-4 years that he …

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy

The Hindu  

Setting narratives for the upcoming elections in J&K, Union Minister G.K. Reddy, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election incharge of J&K, on Friday took on the National Conference -Congress alliance in the Union Territory and said the choice in elections is “between terrorism and separatism or development and peace”. Our party will work for the interest of the youth of J&K,” …

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'

ABP News  

The Congress high command have rushed its two senior party leaders to Jammu and Kashmir to iron out seat seat sharing dispute with National Conference ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid will meet NC president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah in Srinagar after Omar said that both the parties …

Mehbooba asks Centre to form cross-LoC advisory committee ‘to discuss pertinent issues’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mehbooba asks Centre to form cross-LoC advisory committee ‘to discuss pertinent issues’

The Hindu  

Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on July 27 asked the Centre to work towards constituting a cross-Line of Control advisory committee between J&K and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Pitching for opening the roads of J&K to Central Asia, Ms. Mufti said the iron hand policy has failed to achieve anything in Kashmir and there was …

JKPC’s Sajad Lone files nomination papers from Baramulla, pledges ‘development with dignity’
8 months, 1 week ago

JKPC’s Sajad Lone files nomination papers from Baramulla, pledges ‘development with dignity’

The Hindu  

J&K Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone on May 1 filed his nomination papers from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and pledged to fight for “equal rights and bringing J&K at par with other States of India”. Mr. Lone, who has managed a pre-poll alliance with the J&K Apni Party and support of many other smaller players like Yasir Reshi, Safina …

National Conference fields Omar Abdullah from Baramulla, Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar
9 months ago

National Conference fields Omar Abdullah from Baramulla, Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar

The Hindu  

National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday announced the names of Omar Abdullah and Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as the party’s candidates from Baramulla and Srinagar constituencies, respectively, for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Mr. Omar Abdullah, while speaking on his nomination, sought to project the upcoming election as a fight between the BJP’s proxies and the …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh

The Hindu  

Leaving out the Peoples Democratic Party from seat-sharing arrangements in J&K, INDIA bloc constituents the Congress party and the National Conference, on Monday announced a pre-poll seat sharing arrangement for J&K and Ladakh. The announcement was made jointly by NC vice president Omar Abdullah, and Congress leader and the party’s seat sharing committee member Salman Khurshid, in New Delhi. The …

Congress, NC announce Lok Sabha poll pact in J&K, Ladakh; leave out PDP
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress, NC announce Lok Sabha poll pact in J&K, Ladakh; leave out PDP

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Congress and the J&K National Conference have sealed an alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid announced on Monday. The National Conference and the Congress announced the alliance on Monday “Udhampur, Jammu and Ladakh will go to Congress and NC will fight in …

In Kashmir seats, friends turn foes
9 months, 1 week ago

In Kashmir seats, friends turn foes

Hindustan Times  

The three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir Valley have put the INDIA bloc in a fix. The glue that held the multi-party Gupkar alliance was Article 370, but, clearly, both parties have privileged their electoral goals over the bigger idea of Kashmiri sub-nationalism, embedded in the demand to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The consensus built around Article 370 …

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K
9 months, 4 weeks ago

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

said that "we stand committed" that the Assembly elections in J&K would be held soon after the Lok Sabha poll process is completed as there will be availability of additional forces. Reacting, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said there was "something fishy" in not holding the Assembly elections. So much so that even the panchayat and municipal elections are not …

Alliance partners uneased over Farooq Abdullah’s ‘go solo’ in Jammu and Kashmir remark
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Alliance partners uneased over Farooq Abdullah’s ‘go solo’ in Jammu and Kashmir remark

Hindustan Times  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks of the party contesting the impending Lok Sabha elections alone has left its INDIA bloc allies, the Peoples Democratic Party in particular, at unease. In Jammu and Kashmir, NC, PDP and Congress are all part of the INDIA bloc alliance, which has been battered by desertions and tough seat-sharing negotiations among allies at the …

'Should unite to achieve larger goal': PDP favours pre-poll alliance with National Conference in J&K
1 year ago

'Should unite to achieve larger goal': PDP favours pre-poll alliance with National Conference in J&K

Firstpost  

In support of a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the PDP on Wednesday said that the Union Territory’s people should unite to accomplish the greater objective In support of a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the PDP on Wednesday said that the Union Territory’s …

Act like an 'elder brother' and create space for Opposition parties: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Act like an 'elder brother' and create space for Opposition parties: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to Congress

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday hinted at her willingness to join Congress-led UPA. Mufti asked Congress to act like an "elder brother" and create space for Opposition parties in their fight for democracy. The PDP president said the assault on democracy started in 2018 when opposition parties -- NC, Peoples …

Stand with J&K to safeguard unique identity, Mehbooba Mufti tells Ladakhi leaders
2 years ago

Stand with J&K to safeguard unique identity, Mehbooba Mufti tells Ladakhi leaders

The Hindu  

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday urged Ladakhis to stand with the people of Jammu and Kashmir for a collective struggle to safeguard their unique identities and interests. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister was reacting to reports that Ladakhi leaders had unanimously opted out of the high-powered committee formed by the Union Home Ministry to address …

J-K Parties Meet to Discuss Issue of 'Inclusion of Non-local Voters'; Lone, Bukhari Absent
2 years, 4 months ago

J-K Parties Meet to Discuss Issue of 'Inclusion of Non-local Voters'; Lone, Bukhari Absent

News 18  

An “all-party” meeting convened by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah to discuss the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir got underway here on Monday. Abdullah had called the meeting to discuss the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir after remarks related to the addition of …

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah holds all-party meet amid row over inclusion of non-local voters
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah holds all-party meet amid row over inclusion of non-local voters

India TV News  

Highlights National Conference held an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Monday Parties discussed issue of "inclusion of non-local voters" in revised electoral rolls in J&K Govt said report of likely addition of voters is a "misrepresentation of facts by vested interests" The National Conference held an all-party meeting in Srinagar on Monday to discuss the issue of the "inclusion of …

Despite being reduced to four-party grouping, Gupkar alliance still a formidable political force in J&K
2 years, 6 months ago

Despite being reduced to four-party grouping, Gupkar alliance still a formidable political force in J&K

The Hindu  

The exit of the J&K Peoples Movement has reduced the People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of parties fighting for the restoration of the pre-August 5, 2019 position of Jammu and Kashmir, to a four-party grouping. However, with the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party formalising an electoral alliance for the first ever Assembly polls in the …

PAGD leaders meet in Srinagar, first time after PM's all-party meeting on J&K
3 years, 6 months ago

PAGD leaders meet in Srinagar, first time after PM's all-party meeting on J&K

India TV News  

A meeting of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration was held here on Sunday, the first such meet after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi on June 24. All the leaders of the alliance, including People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, and its chief spokesperson M Y Tarigami, were present at the meeting, …

J&K poll precondition by Mehbooba, Omar disservice to people: BJP leader
3 years, 6 months ago

J&K poll precondition by Mehbooba, Omar disservice to people: BJP leader

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Saturday said the reported decision of former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah of making their participation in assembly election conditional will be a great “disservice to people of Jammu and Kashmir”. According to media reports, NC leader Omar Abdullah and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti have made their participation in the assembly election …

J&K parties find common ground on deepening democracy, early polls
3 years, 6 months ago

J&K parties find common ground on deepening democracy, early polls

The Hindu  

In a freewheeling three-and-a-half-hour interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K parties, across the political divide, find the common ground on deepening democracy, early process and taking the PM's dialogue process forward. All the constituents of the Gupkar Alliance, including Dr. Abdullah and Ms. Mufti, reiterated their demand to restore the special status of J&K, as it existed on August …

PM holds all-party meet with J&K leaders: Why it’s important, what’s on the agenda
3 years, 6 months ago

PM holds all-party meet with J&K leaders: Why it’s important, what’s on the agenda

Firstpost  

The meeting, which could determine how the dynamics at play in Jammu and Kashmir could shape up in the coming days, has been in the news over its likely agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi was holding high-stakes talks with parties from Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi, seeking to resume engagement between the Centre and the Valley’s leadership 22 months …

‘Need to Script a New Social Contract Between Delhi and J&K’: People's Conference Ahead of PM Meet
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Need to Script a New Social Contract Between Delhi and J&K’: People's Conference Ahead of PM Meet

News 18  

A meeting of party leaders of the People’s Conference was called upon on Monday by its chairman Sajad Gani Lone to discuss matters pertaining to the all Party meeting called by PM Modi on June 24. During the meeting which was attended by senior leaders like Basharat Bukhari, Mansoor Hussain Soharwardy, Adv Bashir Ahmad Dar, Rashid Mehmood etc, the leaders …

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 …

Explained: Why Modi's meet with all J&K parties is crucial, and what's likely to be on the agenda
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Why Modi's meet with all J&K parties is crucial, and what's likely to be on the agenda

Firstpost  

The all-party meet in Jammu and Kashmir is the first such exercise since the Centre announced the abrogation of the erstwhile state’s special status and its bifurcation into two Union territories in August 2019 The Central Government has called a meeting of all the regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first such exercise since the Centre …

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 …

J&K: Gupkar Alliance leaders meet, assure people of fighting for their rights
3 years, 7 months ago

J&K: Gupkar Alliance leaders meet, assure people of fighting for their rights

India Today  

Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration met in Srinagar on Wednesday evening. The meeting, which took place at People's Democratic Party's Mehbooba Mufti's residence, came amid rumours flying thick and fast about the probable re-organisation of the Union Territory. Then we shall decide.” READ: J&K: Gurez BDC chairperson, joins BJP; People's Conference inducts ex-PDP leaders Leaders …

Three Prominent J&K Leaders Join Sajad Lone's People's Conference
3 years, 9 months ago

Three Prominent J&K Leaders Join Sajad Lone's People's Conference

News 18  

Sajad Lone-led People’s Conference received a major boost with the entry of three prominent politicians into the party fold on Monday. Former minister Basharat Bukhari, former legislators Peer Mansoor Hussain and Khursheed Alam on Monday joined the PC in presence of party Chairman Sajad Lone. On the occasion, these leaders maintained that “sincerity of thought of the People’s Conference Chairman …

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration wins big in DDC elections; what next for J&K?
4 years ago

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration wins big in DDC elections; what next for J&K?

India Today  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration is all set to claim victory in the first-ever District Development Council polls to be held in Jammu and Kashmir. "Today's DDC results have made it clear that people of J&K voted en masse for JK PAGD, thus rejecting the unconstitutional decision to abrogate Article 370. Another member of the alliance, National Conference leader …

J&K DDC election: Not part of Gupkar alliance, contesting polls to expose BJP, says Congress
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC election: Not part of Gupkar alliance, contesting polls to expose BJP, says Congress

Firstpost  

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala made the remarks after Union home minister Amit Shah Tuesday termed the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration an “unholy global alliance” that along with the Congress wants to return Jammu And Kashmir to the era of terror and turmoil New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday asserted that it was not a part of the Gupkar …

Congress says it’s not part of Gupkar Alliance
4 years, 1 month ago

Congress says it’s not part of Gupkar Alliance

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday noted that it was neither a part of the Gupkar Alliance, called the People’s Association for Gupkar Declaration, in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that it would never compromise on the country’s territorial integrity.. Responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s tweet on the alliance, in which he also asked the Congress to clarify its position …

J&K DDC polls| Farooq Abdullah extends olive branch to Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC polls| Farooq Abdullah extends olive branch to Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Amid growing fissures within the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of seven political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, over allocation of tickets for District Development Council polls, the top leaders met in Srinagar on Sunday to iron out differences. Sources said Dr. Abdullah later approached Ms. Mufti on the phone and offered “to select seats of her choosing …

People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Kashmir rattles New Delhi
4 years, 2 months ago

People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Kashmir rattles New Delhi

The Hindu  

IN a stormy fortnight in Kashmir, a cluster of mainstream political actors assembled at a single podium on October 15 at National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar and conveyed the unequivocal message that they were prepared to confront New Delhi head-on. On August 5, 2019, New Delhi ended Jammu and Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status as guaranteed under Articles 370 …

Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti come together to form ‘Gupkar Alliance’
4 years, 2 months ago

Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti come together to form ‘Gupkar Alliance’

Op India  

A six-party grouping, which included former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, the former separatist and politician Sajjad Lone and a few others met today to give a formal structure to the ‘People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration’. Six parties group together to form ‘Gupkar alliance’ The six parties -the …

Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti named chairman, vice-chairperson of Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration
4 years, 2 months ago

Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti named chairman, vice-chairperson of Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration

India TV News  

National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have been elected as chairman and vice-chairperson of the newly formed Peoples' Alliance of seven mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir for the restoration of Article 370. Veteran CPM leader MY Tarigami was elected as the convenor while Lok Sabha member from South Kashmir Hasnain Masoodi would be the coordinator of …

'Not Seeking Aazadi..' Sajad Lone Says New Alliance Ready for Talks But Not at Cost of J&K’s Dignity
4 years, 2 months ago

'Not Seeking Aazadi..' Sajad Lone Says New Alliance Ready for Talks But Not at Cost of J&K’s Dignity

News 18  

Srinagar: In his first interview since the central government piloted constitutional change in Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, former J&K minister Sajjad Lone said the new Kashmir alliance was not averse to talking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top government functionaries if they listened to the sentiment on ground. I think Delhi should talk to people since it …

Valley’s voice: The Hindu Editorial on J&K’s Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration
4 years, 2 months ago

Valley’s voice: The Hindu Editorial on J&K’s Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration

The Hindu  

The announcement, on Thursday, by five regional parties and the CPI, of the formation of the ‘Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration’ to fight for the restoration of full statehood and special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, is one that has also coincided with the release of former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti after 14 months in detention. The Gupkar …

Gupkar Declaration: NC's Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP, 4 other parties for ‘restoring J&K's special status'
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar Declaration: NC's Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP, 4 other parties for ‘restoring J&K's special status'

Firstpost  

Abdullah said the alliance National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday announced an alliance with Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti, People’s Conference and other regional political parties following a meeting of six Jammu and Kashmir-based parties to discuss the Gupkar Declaration in Srinagar. The meeting was held at the residence of Abdullah in Srinagar and attended by PDP president …

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 2 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah announces alliance with PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti

Live Mint  

National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Thursday announced an alliance with arch-rival and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, Sajjad Lone and other regional groups to fight for the restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Our battle is a constitutional battle, we want the government of India to return to the people of the State the rights they …

Political Parties in Kashmir Give Formal Shape to Alliance, Demand Restoration of Rights in J&K
4 years, 2 months ago

Political Parties in Kashmir Give Formal Shape to Alliance, Demand Restoration of Rights in J&K

News 18  

The mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday held a meeting and formed an alliance for restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state as it existed before August 5 last year and also to initiate a dialogue between all stakeholders in the issue. “The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration aims to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional …

Far & Near: Kashmir after the Abdullahs' release
4 years, 9 months ago

Far & Near: Kashmir after the Abdullahs' release

Deccan Chronicle  

After his release on Tuesday from nearly eight months in detention, former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah called for the release of all political prisoners of the former state. Like his father Farooq Abdullah, the most senior of the three J&K CMs put behind bars in August 2019 when New Delhi swooped down on …

J&K parties will fight attempt to abrogate special status of state: Farooq Abdullah
5 years, 5 months ago

J&K parties will fight attempt to abrogate special status of state: Farooq Abdullah

India Today  

Regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday unanimously resolved to fight any attempt to abrogate the constitutional provisions that guarantee it special status or any move to trifurcate the state. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, reading out a resolution adopted at the meeting, said the parties have decided to send delegations to meet the president, the prime minister and …

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 …

J&K: Omar Abdullah's demand intended to create 'separatists psyche', says Jaitley
5 years, 9 months ago

J&K: Omar Abdullah's demand intended to create 'separatists psyche', says Jaitley

India TV News  

Taking on former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, Union minister Arun Jaitley Monday said his demand for revival of the post of prime minister and president in J&K is intended to create a "separatists psyche" and asserted that new India would never allow any government to commit such blunders. The two mainstream parties -- NC and Peoples Democratic Party of …

Once a non-figure in Kashmir politics, Sajad Lone now most sought-after leader, makes rivals PDP, NC quiver
6 years ago

Once a non-figure in Kashmir politics, Sajad Lone now most sought-after leader, makes rivals PDP, NC quiver

Firstpost  

A few years ago, no one would have taken Sajad Lone seriously, but today, his machinations in Jammu and Kashmir have brought back memories of when New Delhi engineered defections in the National Conference, the only regional party at the time, to divide the Kashmir vote. Sajad Gani Lone’s political somersaults sent shivers down the spines of the two main …

Mehbooba Mufti needs to keep PDP flock together; cracks in party could turn fighting J&K polls into distant dream
6 years ago

Mehbooba Mufti needs to keep PDP flock together; cracks in party could turn fighting J&K polls into distant dream

Firstpost  

With the Jammu and Kashmir elections approaching, Mehbooba Mufti not only has to win back the trust of her disgruntled PDP MLAs, but also prove worth being re-elected. On Tuesday, in the eighth such recent development for the PDP, three seniors leaders of the party — including two former ministers in Mehbooba’s cabinet — quit the PDP, with two of …

PDP entered into alliance with BJP knowing it will be 'suicidal', yet we put everything at stake: Former J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti
6 years, 1 month ago

PDP entered into alliance with BJP knowing it will be 'suicidal', yet we put everything at stake: Former J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti

India TV News  

People's Democratic Party entered into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party knowing it will be "suicidal", former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday. Mufti said she expected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach out to Pakistan when PDP entered into a tie-up with the BJP to form government in J&K. The countries in the regional …

J&K assembly dissolved after Mehbooba stakes claim to form govt
6 years, 1 month ago

J&K assembly dissolved after Mehbooba stakes claim to form govt

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday dissolved the Jammu and Kashmir assembly even as an alliance of anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties led by the People’s Democratic Party staked claim to form the government. The governor’s move capped a day of hectic political developments that began with former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP …

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