Gupkar alliance holds meetings over development council polls
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar alliance holds meetings over development council polls

The Hindu  

Seven political parties associated with the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Alliance on Friday held marathon meetings in Srinagar, a day after differences came to fore over the distribution of mandates among the joint candidates for the coming maiden District Development Council polls. After the first list was released on Thursday for the first phase, there was an impression that a particular party was given the maximum share, which is not true,” National Conference leader Nasir Sigami said. Two meetings of all the seven constituents were held at the official residence of Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and the party headquarters of the NC in Srinagar. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Monga also attended the meeting of the Gupkar alliance.

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NDA leaders including Amit Shah, Chandrababu Naidu meet at BJP chief's residence
3 weeks ago

NDA leaders including Amit Shah, Chandrababu Naidu meet at BJP chief's residence

The Hindu  

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance met at BJP president J.P. Nadda’s residence on Wednesday on the birth centenary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well …

J&K Opposition parties to meet over L-G’s ‘enhanced powers’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Opposition parties to meet over L-G’s ‘enhanced powers’

The Hindu  

Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir are planning a meeting in Jammu over the Centre’s move to grant “enhanced powers” to the Lieutenant Governor of J&K over an elected Chief Minister. Tarigami, who is also spokesperson of the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, said the leaders of the Opposition parties were scheduled to meet on August 7 in Jammu. All …

Political bigwigs to hold meetings in city
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Political bigwigs to hold meetings in city

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the forthcoming state assembly elections, Pune will see a busy political engagement, as many prominent politicians will hold meetings in the city in the coming days. Sunday’s meeting will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. On Sunday, July 21- the Bhartiya Janata Party have convened a meeting at …

Jammu and Kashmir: PDP holds meet in Jammu to chalk out action plan for Assembly Elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: PDP holds meet in Jammu to chalk out action plan for Assembly Elections

India TV News  

Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party held a meeting in Jammu on Saturday to chalk out its action plan in preparation for the Assembly Elections, supposed to be held before the end of September this year. The meeting, chaired by PDP vice-president Abdul Hameed Choudhary at Gandhi Nagar party headquarters, was primarily convened to gear up and strengthen the party cadres …

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation
7 months, 1 week ago

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss government formation

New Indian Express  

The opposition leaders will deliberate on the Lok Sabha poll results and whether to bring on board the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party to cobble up a government. Opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar, M K Stalin, Champai Soren, Uddhav Thackeray, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, and D Raja are likely to attend the meeting, along with Congress leaders …

TDP and alliance partners will sweep elections, says Srikakulam MP Rammohan Naidu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

TDP and alliance partners will sweep elections, says Srikakulam MP Rammohan Naidu

The Hindu  

TDP MP K. Rammohan Naidu, who has been fielded by the party from Srikakulam Parliamentary constituency again, has exuded confidence that the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance would sweep the elections as the people were “fed up with the policies and administration of the YSRCP government”. Mr. Rammohan Naidu, TDP district Parliamentary president Kuna Ravikumar, JSP Srikakulam president Pisini Chandramohan, BJP district president …

CPI(M)‘s Tarigami ‘to intervene’ to salvage Gupkar alliance amid growing differences
10 months ago

CPI(M)‘s Tarigami ‘to intervene’ to salvage Gupkar alliance amid growing differences

The Hindu  

CPI leader and Peoples Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration spokesman M.Y. Tarigami on Monday expressed intent “to work towards bridging the differences” within the four-year-old alliance in J&K, even as National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah hardened his position over seat sharing with the Peoples Democratic Party. “I will try my best to address the gaps emerging within the alliance …

AP Elections 2024: Telugu Desam Party-Jana Sena Party alliance to release joint manifesto on March 17
10 months, 1 week ago

AP Elections 2024: Telugu Desam Party-Jana Sena Party alliance to release joint manifesto on March 17

The Hindu  

Telugu Desam Party national president N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan will release a joint manifesto for the General- and Assembly elections and make an important announcement on the Super Six schemes at a public meeting to be organised at Chilakaluripet in Guntur district on March 17. Addressing a press conference on March 7, TDP State …

Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to address joint meeting in Tadepalligudem on February 28
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to address joint meeting in Tadepalligudem on February 28

The Hindu  

TADEPALLIGUDEM Telugu Desam Party national president N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan will together share their roadmap on the development of Andhra Pradesh, apart from giving hints about the joint manifesto, at the Tadepalligudem public meeting in West Godavari district on February 28. Cadres of both the parties from across the State have been invited …

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 …

INDIA coordination committee meet to finalise campaigns, rallies: Manoj Jha
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA coordination committee meet to finalise campaigns, rallies: Manoj Jha

The Hindu  

The first meeting of the coordination committee of the Opposition bloc INDIA will focus on finalising campaigns and rallies to be held in the coming days, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha said on September 11. Talking to PTI, Mr. Jha said the results of the recent bypolls in seven Assembly seats in six States — of which the Opposition …

PDP seeks to end war of words between leaders of Gupkar alliance
1 year, 5 months ago

PDP seeks to end war of words between leaders of Gupkar alliance

The Hindu  

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday were seen putting efforts to end the war of words between the key constituents of the Peoples Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, the National Conference and the PDP, as the amalgam will complete four years in August. She firmly believes that the struggle to restore rights and dignity of people of J&K is a …

BJP fortifies Purvanchal as SBSP joins NDA ahead of key Delhi meet
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP fortifies Purvanchal as SBSP joins NDA ahead of key Delhi meet

Hindustan Times  

Twelve minutes after Union home minister Amit Shah’s 9.15am photo tweet on Sunday revealed the BJP’s 2024 push for Uttar Pradesh, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar confirmed his party’s pre-poll sign-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Asked for his views on caste census, a demand backed by the SP and which the SBSP too favoured in the …

‘BJP and SBSP will fight together’: Om Prakash Rajbhar joins NDA govt
1 year, 5 months ago

‘BJP and SBSP will fight together’: Om Prakash Rajbhar joins NDA govt

Live Mint  

Founder leader of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, Om Prakash Rajbhar, on Sunday formally joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi on July 14. We also resolved to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections together.I want to thank PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for taking us along.” “BJP and …

Congress helps BJP ally topple Meghalaya tribal council
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress helps BJP ally topple Meghalaya tribal council

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Congress has helped the National People’s Party, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, topple a Meghalaya tribal council headed led by the United Democratic Party. On June 20, the NPP’s member of district council, Pyniaid Sing Syiem was elected as the new chief executive member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council unopposed. His elevation came less than …

PK for poll alliance to dethrone YSRC
1 year, 8 months ago

PK for poll alliance to dethrone YSRC

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, still quite unsure of himself, has announced vaguely on Thursday that his party would go for an alliance with friendly political parties to seize power from the ruling YSRC and “safeguard” the interests of the people. Addressing the media at Mangalagiri on Thursday, the Jana Sena chief said if his party secured a good …

Naidu, PK meet signals possible poll tie-up
2 years ago

Naidu, PK meet signals possible poll tie-up

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Sunday’s meeting between the chiefs of Telugu Desam and Jana Sena — N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan — has further strengthened the possibility of an electoral pact between the two parties. “How will the dream of Kapus to see a person of their community as Chief Minister be realised if Pawan joins hands with Naidu?” wondered senior BJP …

J&K: One each PDP, NC leader promises to join BJP if their Pahari community granted ST status
2 years, 3 months ago

J&K: One each PDP, NC leader promises to join BJP if their Pahari community granted ST status

Firstpost  

PDP district president Rajouri Tazeem Dar and senior NC leader Shafqat Mir gave the assurance to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting here on Monday night, sources said. Jammu: Two prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party and the National Conference have expressed their desire to join the BJP on condition that the central government grants Schedule Tribe …

'Last Nail in Coffin': PDP Chief Slams Inclusion of 'Non-Local Voters', NC Calls Key Meet on August 22
2 years, 4 months ago

'Last Nail in Coffin': PDP Chief Slams Inclusion of 'Non-Local Voters', NC Calls Key Meet on August 22

News 18  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has convened an all-party meeting in Srinagar on August 22 to discuss the issue of inclusion of outside voters in Jammu and Kashmir electoral rolls. “With regard to CEO’s announcement stating that non-locals will be added as voters in J&K, Dr Farooq Abdullah has convened an APM on August 22 at his residence,” NC state …

Gupkar alliance calls all-party meet to oppose EC’s move to enlist outsiders as voters
2 years, 4 months ago

Gupkar alliance calls all-party meet to oppose EC’s move to enlist outsiders as voters

The Hindu  

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, president of the J&K-based parties alliance Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Alliance, on Thursday called an all-party meeting in Srinagar over the election commission’s move to allow outsiders to enlist as voters in the Union Territory, a move being opposed all political parties. Besides the parties affiliated to the Gupkar alliance like the Peoples Democratic Party, CPI and …

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 …

Gupkar Alliance leaders to meet J&K Lt Guv to discuss security of minorities
2 years, 8 months ago

Gupkar Alliance leaders to meet J&K Lt Guv to discuss security of minorities

India Today  

A delegation of the Gupkar Alliance leaders including Dr Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami and Muzaffar Shah will meet Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan to raise the issue of the security of minority communities. The Gupkar Alliance delegation will meet with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar at 11.30 am. A delegation led …

'Can't leave ground open for BJP': Mehbooba Mufti says PDP will contest next J&K polls
2 years, 10 months ago

'Can't leave ground open for BJP': Mehbooba Mufti says PDP will contest next J&K polls

India Today  

Amid a political storm over the draft report of the delimitation commission in Jammu and Kashmir, People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti has announced that her party will contest the next assembly election in the union territory. Addressing a gathering of party workers on Sunday in Poonch, Mehbooba Mufti urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to wholeheartedly support candidates …

PAGD holds meeting in Jammu; current situation in J&K, delimitation recommendation on agenda
3 years ago

PAGD holds meeting in Jammu; current situation in J&K, delimitation recommendation on agenda

Firstpost  

This is the second meeting of the PAGD in Jammu since its formation in 2019. Jammu: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Tuesday met here and one of its senior leaders said the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission, set up to redraw the union territory’s assembly seats, will be discussed. 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, …

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition
3 years, 6 months ago

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, a group of five political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, was in the spotlight on June 24 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders from eight political parties in J&K, the first such meeting since the erstwhile semi-autonomous State was split into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh and its special status …

Gupkar Alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss invite for June 24 meeting with PM
3 years, 6 months ago

Gupkar Alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss invite for June 24 meeting with PM

Live Mint  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration will meet here Tuesday to discuss the Centre's invitation to mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for an all-party meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24, a leader of the grouping said. The leader said the alliance members would discuss the Centre's invitation to mainstream political parties of …

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 …

Gupkar Alliance Wins J&K DDC Chairperson Polls in Two Valley Districts
3 years, 11 months ago

Gupkar Alliance Wins J&K DDC Chairperson Polls in Two Valley Districts

News 18  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration an amalgam of six political parties seeking restoration of the special Constitutional status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir won the elections for the posts of chairpersons of the District Development Council in two districts of the valley for which the polls were held on Wednesday, officials said. In Ganderbal district in …

J&K DDC Polls: Apni Party Wins Chairperson's Post in Two of Three Seats, PAGD One
3 years, 11 months ago

J&K DDC Polls: Apni Party Wins Chairperson's Post in Two of Three Seats, PAGD One

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party led by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari has won the elections to the post of chairperson of two of the three District Development Councils in polls held Saturday, officials said. In Srinagar, JKAP candidate Aftab Malik bagged 10 votes, while his rival bagged only three votes, the officials said. They said the JKAP’s Bilal …

Gupkar Alliance for Restoration of Special Status of J&K, Not for Petty Electoral Gains: Mehbooba Mufti
4 years ago

Gupkar Alliance for Restoration of Special Status of J&K, Not for Petty Electoral Gains: Mehbooba Mufti

News 18  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asserted that the formation of Gupkar Alliance was not for petty electoral gains, but for the restoration of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP leader was apparently referring to reports in certain sections of media which claimed that some PAGD leaders were holding secret meetings with senior BJP leaders and Jammu and …

Gupkar alliance wins 110 seats, BJP gets 75 in J&K’s district polls
4 years ago

Gupkar alliance wins 110 seats, BJP gets 75 in J&K’s district polls

Live Mint  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration swept the maiden district development council polls by winning 110 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single-largest party by getting 75 seats after securing the largest vote share in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Out of the 278 seats for which results have been declared by the J&K Election …

BJP leaders say Gupkar lost credibility after DDC election result, BJP and independents won more votes
4 years ago

BJP leaders say Gupkar lost credibility after DDC election result, BJP and independents won more votes

India Today  

BJP leaders have said the Jammu and Kashmir DDC election results are a “victory of hope and democracy” and the Gupkar alliance has lost credibility with the number of votes BJP and independent candidates have secured in the election. Till the last count, BJP had won 75 seats while Gupkar alliance had secured 112 seats in the DDC election in …

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance clear winner but plenty of positives for BJP | Key takeaways
4 years ago

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance clear winner but plenty of positives for BJP | Key takeaways

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday gave a clear lead to the People's Alliance For Gupkar Declaration. Jammu & Kashmir DDC Polls Results | Key takeaways On expected lines, the PAGD has bagged most of the seats from the Kashmir valley while BJP has fared well in its traditional bastion …

Gupkar Alliance sweeps Kashmir, BJP holds on to Jammu in DDC elections | Statehood next for J&K?
4 years ago

Gupkar Alliance sweeps Kashmir, BJP holds on to Jammu in DDC elections | Statehood next for J&K?

India Today  

According to the latest leads, the People's Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration is leading in 103 of the 180 District Development Council seats up for election in Jammu and Kashmir. PAGD has more acceptability than BJP: Omar Abdullah New Conference vice president and former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah told India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, "The outcome of the …

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party
4 years, 1 month ago

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party

News 18  

Being held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the first major electoral exercise, District Development Council polls, is going to be a fight between ‘BJP and all other parties’. “The Central government has a consistent policy from more than last seventy years to run J&K through Kashmir,” said Ankur Sharma, president of …

NC, PDP owe apology to J&K voters for 'frequently changing political goalposts', says Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari
4 years, 1 month ago

NC, PDP owe apology to J&K voters for 'frequently changing political goalposts', says Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari

Firstpost  

Addressing a campaign meeting for the DDC polls, he added that these parties are trying to “hoodwink the people by comparing the DDC elections with a referendum” Tangmarg: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said the National Conference and the PDP owe an apology to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their “age-old gimmicks and frequently …

PAGD releases list of seats allocated to allies for 5th phase of DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

PAGD releases list of seats allocated to allies for 5th phase of DDC polls

India TV News  

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Deceleration on Sunday released the list of seats allocated among the allies for the fifth phase of polling for District Development Council elections elections for Jammu and Kashmir to be held in eight phases beginning November 28. The PAGD was floated on October 7 for the reversal of constitutional changes made to Jammu and Kashmir …

DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Politicking over Article 370, seat-sharing eclipse local issues in UT's first election
4 years, 1 month ago

DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Politicking over Article 370, seat-sharing eclipse local issues in UT's first election

Firstpost  

While on the one hand non-BJP parties are unhappy over their inability to campaign freely, the BJP seems focussed on portraying the Congress and the ‘Gupkar Gang’ as anti-national Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for the eight-phase District Development Council polls set to begin on 28 November, and mainstream parties are rushing to organise campaigns amid COVID-19 and finalise …

Election in Kashmir: Why Gupkar gets BJP aggressive, Congress defensive
4 years, 1 month ago

Election in Kashmir: Why Gupkar gets BJP aggressive, Congress defensive

India Today  

In a first since the revocation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state, election is coming to the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. The Gupkar Declaration, when it was originally signed, had the National Conference, Indian National Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Communist Party of India, Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference and Awami National Conference as signatories. CONGRESS IS …

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls

India Today  

Member parties of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Jammu and Kashmir have alleged that their candidates for the upcoming District Development Council elections are being kept at "secure locations" by the administration to keep them from campaigning freely. They keep them in hotels or other accommodations, while the BJP and its allies get all facilities and security," said …

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 …

Mehbooba, Omar hit back at Shah for ‘Gupkar Gang’ description
4 years, 1 month ago

Mehbooba, Omar hit back at Shah for ‘Gupkar Gang’ description

The Hindu  

People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah on his tweet, describing the Gupkar alliance of seven political parties as “Gupkar Gang”. Earlier BJP’s narrative was that the ‘tukde tukde’ gang threatened India’s sovereignty and they are now using ‘Gupkar Gang’ euphemism to project us …

Gupkar alliance rocky as partners field candidates against one another
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar alliance rocky as partners field candidates against one another

The Hindu  

Fissures within the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, an amalgam of seven political parties, came starkly to the fore on Monday as the Congress fielded candidates against the alliance partner Peoples Democratic Party on many seats for the upcoming District Development Council polls. In central Kashmir’s Budgam, PDP district president Nazir Ahmad Khan also filed his nomination despite the alliance …

BJP terms Gupkar alliance stance on Article 370, Tricolor ‘anti-national’
4 years, 1 month ago

BJP terms Gupkar alliance stance on Article 370, Tricolor ‘anti-national’

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the first-ever District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Monday termed the stance of the parties of the Gupkar alliance on Article 370 and the Tricolor “anti-national” and demanded that the Congress clarify if it supported these parties or not. At a press conference, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited a …

Gupkar Alliance finalises seat-sharing pact for 2nd phase of DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar Alliance finalises seat-sharing pact for 2nd phase of DDC polls

The Hindu  

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Sunday finalised its seat-sharing formula for the second phase of the District Development Council polls, allocating eight seats each out of total 27 to the National Conference and the PDP. The seat-sharing list was released by the alliance spokesperson and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone. Awami National Conference, led …

J&K DDC polls| Farooq Abdullah extends olive branch to Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Gupkar Alliance Says No Rift Among Parties Over Seat-sharing for DDC Polls
4 years, 2 months ago

Gupkar Alliance Says No Rift Among Parties Over Seat-sharing for DDC Polls

News 18  

After initial hiccups, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Sunday reached a consensus over the seat-sharing arrangement for the second phase of the upcoming DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir and said there is no rift among the alliance partners. The alliance partners continued the consultations on Sunday as well at the residence of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, …

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