Kashmir is political problem, needs political solution: Omar Abdullah
8 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir is political problem, needs political solution: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: National Conference working president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Kashmir is a "political issue" and needs a "political solution" for heralding lasting peace in the state. Referring to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's claim that demonetisation had a positive impact on the Kashmir situation, Abdullah said, "Instead of continuing to invest in delusions and deflections, there is a need to understand real issues so that a solution can be worked out." He claimed that NC has made a "sincere and honest bid" to end people's miseries and defuse the situation by meeting the President, the Prime Minister and the opposition leaders in the national capital. The PDP-BJP combine "has reaped the dividends of polarisation and divisiveness" and therefore "they would continue to promote" such a drift for furthering their political agenda, the NC working president alleged.

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Situation across border very bad despite Chinese help: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Situation across border very bad despite Chinese help: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: After a verbal skirmish between NC and BJP lawmakers in the state Assembly, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said there is no comparison between the divided parts of Kashmir as the situation across the border is "very bad" despite a Chinese fillip to Pakistan. He said every part of Jammu and Kashmir is far developed …

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday claimed that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was closer to a lasting solution amicably between India and Pakistan when Manmohan Singh was at the helm of affairs as the Prime Minister of India. “May I say that both the countries had come closer to resolving this problem during that period and I …

India, Pakistan came closer to resolving Kashmir issue when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India, Pakistan came closer to resolving Kashmir issue when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that India and Pakistan came closer to resolving the Kashmir issue during the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government and he is not expecting a return to the situation in his lifetime. During obituary references to Singh and four other former legislators on the first day of the Budget Session of the …

Omar Abdullah rules out alliance with BJP, cites ‘different vision’ for J&K
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Omar Abdullah rules out alliance with BJP, cites ‘different vision’ for J&K

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that there are no plans for an alliance with the BJP at present and emphasised the National Conference’s commitment to its own political vision. Addressing the assembly on the opening day of the budget session in Jammu, Omar Abdullah praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to India’s …

India calls Erdogan's Kashmir remarks 'unacceptable', lodges 'strong protest'
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1 month, 1 week ago

India calls Erdogan's Kashmir remarks 'unacceptable', lodges 'strong protest'

The Hindu  

Nearly a week after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the issue of Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan, New Delhi on Friday said such "unwarranted" statements on India's territorial integrity and sovereignty were "unacceptable", adding that it has lodged a "strong protest" on the matter with the Turkish ambassador here. "We reject such objectionable comments on matters which …

Omar Abdullah, Ruhullah Mehdi, and the National Conference’s Kashmir Strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah, Ruhullah Mehdi, and the National Conference’s Kashmir Strategy

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 11, 2025 21:30 IST - 7 MINS READ When Omar Abdullah became the first elected Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, a restive region over which the Central government has extensive control, he realised that it would be a term filled with colossal challenges and confrontations. On January 9, in an interview, Aga …

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses law and order issues in Jammu and Kashmir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses law and order issues in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss key issues concerning law and order in the Union Territory, along with proposed changes in industrial and tourism policies aimed at boosting these sectors. CM updated Shah on situation in J-K During the 30-minute meeting, officials stated that the Chief Minister updated Amit …

Omar Abdullah chairs pre-budget meetings, assures people-friendly budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah chairs pre-budget meetings, assures people-friendly budget

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday, reiterated his government’s commitment to presenting a people-friendly budget for Jammu & Kashmir, emphasising that involvement of public representatives in budget formulation ensures people’s aspirations and needs are reflected. The meeting was attended by Adviser to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Finance Santosh D Vaidya, Director General …

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. “I congratulate Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking the right steps to help overcome the little bit of …

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Faces Challenges Amid Political Unrest and Power Struggles with the Centre
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Faces Challenges Amid Political Unrest and Power Struggles with the Centre

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 09, 2025 16:15 IST - 9 MINS READ Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, is caught between a rock and a hard place. “This breaches the cap of 50 per cent that the Supreme Court has placed on reservations in the 1992 Indra Sawhney case,” said Mir Mujeeb, one of the student leaders who led …

Jammu’s Business Interests Will Not Get Harmed: Omar Abdullah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu’s Business Interests Will Not Get Harmed: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Dispelling the apprehension about the new railway link that connects the Kashmir Valley with the country’s railway grid harming the business interests of Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that it, in fact, will benefit the entire Jammu and Kashmir and even Ladakh. Terming the launch of the Jammu Railway Division as a historic moment for J&K, …

Kashmir issue not resolved permanently yet: Omar Abdullah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kashmir issue not resolved permanently yet: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday termed the BJP’s claim that the revocation of Article 370 resolved the issue of Kashmir permanently as irrational and asked if the Centre’s August 5, 2019 decisions also resolved the occupation of a part of the undivided princely state by Pakistan. Taking a swipe at the BJP over its assertion, …

CM Omar Abdullah's fresh statement on restoration of J&K's statehood: 'Two months since…'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Omar Abdullah's fresh statement on restoration of J&K's statehood: 'Two months since…'

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government has started implementing some election promises and will work towards fulfilling others that require changes in the system. I thought working in such circumstances would be difficult, but our start has been quite good,” said Omar Abdullah while addressing a press conference in Srinagar. Taking a swipe at …

Omar Abdullah Hopes UT Status Is Temporary, Seeks Restoration of Statehood
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah Hopes UT Status Is Temporary, Seeks Restoration of Statehood

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir's Union Territory status is a temporary phase and that the central government fulfils its promise of restoring its statehood. We have been associated with the government earlier, but there is a vast difference between that form and the present form," Abdullah said at a media interaction at the …

Omar Abdullah faces internal revolt as party MP threatens protest over quota
3 months ago

Omar Abdullah faces internal revolt as party MP threatens protest over quota

India Today  

An internal revolt seems to have surfaced within the National Conference, the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, over the state's reservation policy, as a party MP threatened to protest against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. NC MP Syed Aga Ruhullah announced that he would stage a sit-in protest outside the Chief Minister’s residence, accusing Abdullah's government of failing to pressure …

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of J&K statehood
3 months, 1 week ago

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of J&K statehood

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Omar Abdullah said the discussion touched upon governance matters and the broader situation in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as restoration of statehood. This was Abdullah's second meeting with Shah since assuming office as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory …

National Conference Government will Rectify BJP's Injustice Towards People of Jammu: Farooq Abdullah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Conference Government will Rectify BJP's Injustice Towards People of Jammu: Farooq Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government will address the "injustice" inflicted upon the people of Jammu by focusing on promoting the region's equitable development, National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday. Interacting with several delegations at his Bhatindi residence, Farooq Abdullah said the Union Territory government was actively working to eliminate "years of unaccountability that have plagued …

Luv Puri discusses the future challenges in Jammu and Kashmir
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Luv Puri discusses the future challenges in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Immediately after the creation of Bangladesh in December 1971, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and former J&K PM Sheikh Abdullah decided to initiate dialogue with the purpose to bring back the latter to the mainstream politics after nearly two-decade estrangement after his 1953 infamous arrest. Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Omar Abdullah said that it is clear that the majority …

CM Omar Abdullah Vows To Fight For Restoration Of J&K's Dignity
4 months, 4 weeks ago

CM Omar Abdullah Vows To Fight For Restoration Of J&K's Dignity

ABP News  

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vows to fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's dignity. He asserts that the system of a UT will not remain for long and that the people deserve their statehood back. Abdullah emphasizes the need for genuine peace achieved through a cooperative atmosphere, and he highlights the importance of strengthening democratic institutions and preserving freedom …

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
5 months ago

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, has expressed his concern over the ongoing terror attacks in Kashmir. He believes that the attacks will continue unless India and Pakistan find a way to be friends. Abdullah appeals to Pakistan to stop the violence and work towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing troubles in the region.

Abdullah's Rekindled Pakistan Focus: A Strategic Shift in Jammu and Kashmir Politics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Abdullah's Rekindled Pakistan Focus: A Strategic Shift in Jammu and Kashmir Politics

ABP News  

Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, has rekindled his longstanding affinity for Pakistan amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. He has openly advocated for re-establishing ties with the neighboring country, suggesting a strategic pivot towards diplomacy and dialogue. This shift in focus comes as Kashmir has witnessed improved stability in recent years, providing an opportunity for the …

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom
6 months ago

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom

The Diplomat  

As Kashmir gears up for its first local assembly election in a decade, there is a battle underway. By framing the genesis of a vexing political conflict as a mere corollary to economic instability and arguing that Kashmir’s special status scuppered economic development, the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party aims to legitimize its monopolization of power in J&K and deflect focus …

'Jammu & Kashmir Elections A Success Not Because Of Centre's Efforts': Omar Abdullah
6 months ago

'Jammu & Kashmir Elections A Success Not Because Of Centre's Efforts': Omar Abdullah

ABP News  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said that the successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir reflected that people wanted to vote despite the Centre "detaining and harassing" people. #WATCH | Kashmir: JKNC vice president & party candidate from Ganderbal and Budgam, Omar Abdullah says, "We have been waiting for 10 years, and the first phase went well. On the second phase …

Mehbooba Mufti says BJP has reduced resolution of Kashmir issue for conducting Assembly polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti says BJP has reduced resolution of Kashmir issue for conducting Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Terming the Kashmir issue as “a core issue”, former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said it was unfortunate that many parties reduced the Kashmir issue to the demands of elections and Statehood. She said her party sees the Kashmir issue as “the core issue”. Reacting sharply to senior BJP leader Ram Madhav’s allegation …

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti takes sharp dig at Omar for contesting elections on two assembly seats
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jammu-Kashmir Election: Omar Abdullah On NC-Congress Alliance, 'Had To Sacrifice Those Seats Where We...'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu-Kashmir Election: Omar Abdullah On NC-Congress Alliance, 'Had To Sacrifice Those Seats Where We...'

ABP News  

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday addressed the complexities and strategic considerations behind the party's pre-poll alliance with the Congress for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Omar explained that the alliance was crucial to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party, noting that in many constituencies, particularly in the low-lying areas of Jammu, Poonch, and Rajouri, the combined efforts …

JK Assembly polls 2024: Omar Abdullah releases National Conference’s manifesto; promises to restore Article 370 and 35 A
7 months, 1 week ago

JK Assembly polls 2024: Omar Abdullah releases National Conference’s manifesto; promises to restore Article 370 and 35 A

Live Mint  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah released the party manifesto for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar on Monday. The National Conference promised 12 guarantees, including restoration of Article 370 and 35 A, repeal of the Public Safety Act, the release of political prisoners, one lakh job creation, and restoration of the India-Pakistan dialogue. Free 200 units of …

‘Bowing Before Gun-Toting Forces’: Omar Abdullah Slams Calls For Deferring J&K Assembly Polls Amid Terror Attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Bowing Before Gun-Toting Forces’: Omar Abdullah Slams Calls For Deferring J&K Assembly Polls Amid Terror Attacks

ABP News  

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah asserted on Sunday that the recent surge in terrorist attacks should not be used as an excuse to postpone assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. We held elections in 1996 and you have to agree that there is a difference of heaven and earth between the situation at that time and today," Abdullah stated, …

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

BJP helping other parties behind the scenes in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
11 months, 1 week ago

BJP helping other parties behind the scenes in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the BJP has decided not to field a candidate in Kashmir “but has not left the field open and is helping others in the Valley”. It will be known who is conniving with whom and who is involved in conspiracies against J&K, weakening the voice …

National Conference fields Omar Abdullah from Baramulla, Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Omar Abdullah to contest from Baramulla
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah to contest from Baramulla

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on April 12, 2024 announced the names of Omar Abdullah and Shia cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as the party candidates from the Baramulla and Srinagar constituencies. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Udhampur and promise of restoring Statehood and early Assembly elections, Mr. Abdullah said, “It is the verdict …

Sheikh Abdullah: The controversial Bab of Kashmir
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Abdullah: The controversial Bab of Kashmir

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2024 17:40 IST - 9 MINS READ The light of history is pitiless, more so when the figures of history are open to interpretation, sometimes owing to their own incertitude and other times owing to the prejudice of those who represent them. As Herbert Spencer rightly points out: “Before he can make his society, his society …

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K
1 year 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 …

Heart of the matter: On the Prime Minister’s visit to Kashmir and after
1 year ago

Heart of the matter: On the Prime Minister’s visit to Kashmir and after

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a rosy picture of Jammu and Kashmir during his first visit to the Union Territory that was formed by the bifurcation of the erstwhile State, and also stripped of its special constitutional status, in 2019. Mr. Modi also trained his guns on the Congress and the two regional parties, the National Conference and the Peoples …

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court has ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30, 2024. India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. After seven decades or so of significant autonomy for the contested Jammu and Kashmir region under the Indian constitution’s Article 370, granted in 1947 after the …

LAHDC-Kargil elections: Poll outcome a message against division of erstwhile J&K, says Omar Abdullah
1 year, 5 months ago

LAHDC-Kargil elections: Poll outcome a message against division of erstwhile J&K, says Omar Abdullah

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been dealt a resounding defeat in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil elections and that it should serve as a wake-up call for the saffron party, said National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday. In celebration of our strong alliance with the Congress party, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference is delighted to announce its …

Omar lashes out at Jammu and Kashmir administration for removing his grandfather’s name
1 year, 7 months ago

Omar lashes out at Jammu and Kashmir administration for removing his grandfather’s name

Hindustan Times  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah lashed out at the government for dropping his grandfather Sheikh Abdullah’s title from the Union Territory’s public architectural buildings. Omar said that you can’t remove “Sher-i-Kashmir’s” name from the people’s hearts. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who founded the National Conference, was fondly called ‘Sher -i-Kashmir’ or “Lion of Kashmir” and multiple buildings are …

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status
1 year, 7 months ago

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Kashmir’s top pro-India politician had a stark message Friday — the eve of the fourth anniversary since India revoked the disputed region’s special status, throwing the Himalayan territory into political chaos: “Democracy stops where the boundaries of Jammu and Kashmir begin.” In an interview with The Associated Press, Omar Abdullah said India’s 2019 decision to strip the …

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status
1 year, 7 months ago

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kashmir’s top pro-India politician had a stark message …

Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah question govt.’s normalcy narrative in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 8 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah question govt.’s normalcy narrative in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on July 12 questioned the normalcy narrative of the government. She also questioned the normalcy narrative portrayed in the latest affidavit and accused the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration of hosting Chief Justice of India D.Y. Article 370 is the identity of J&K and provides protection to …

Omar Abdullah hints at National Conference staying away from alliance against BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
1 year, 9 months ago

Omar Abdullah hints at National Conference staying away from alliance against BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Saturday hinted at his party staying away from the proposed alliance against the BJP in next year’s general election, saying most of the parties remained silent when the Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. He also said the talks on a pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir would be premature before the sounding …

Why elections being delayed in Jammu and Kashmir, asks Farooq Abdullah
1 year, 10 months ago

Why elections being delayed in Jammu and Kashmir, asks Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday wondered why there was a delay in holding Assembly elections in the Union Territory and said it was time to have an elected government. On the delay in conducting Assembly elections, Mr. Abdullah said as far as the government goes, it has been saying all the time …

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir” while asking the United Arab Emirates to play a role in resolving the differences between the two neighbours. Terming the UAE a “brotherly country” while on a visit there last week, Sharif, in an interview with Al Arabiya aired …

Kashmir Elections: Sabre-Rattling and Hollow Promises - News18
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution
2 years, 7 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution

India TV News  

Highlights Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India Sharif also urged the international community to play a "facilitative role" Sharif expressed views during meeting with newly-appointed Australian High Comm­issioner to Pak Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India based on the principles of "equity, justice and mutual …

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference calls for all-party meet on 22 Aug to discuss non-local voter issue
2 years, 7 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 …

Allowing outsiders to register as voters in Jammu and Kashmir last nail in coffin of democracy: Mehbooba Mufti
2 years, 7 months ago

Allowing outsiders to register as voters in Jammu and Kashmir last nail in coffin of democracy: Mehbooba Mufti

Firstpost  

According to Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir 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: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said she has asked National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah to convene an …

Abdullah cites J&K scene, says no to prez race
2 years, 9 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 …

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