Voting begins on a sluggish note in fourth phase of J&K polls
10 years, 3 months ago

Voting begins on a sluggish note in fourth phase of J&K polls

Firstpost  

Voting began on a sluggish note this morning in the fourth round of the J&K polls in 18 seats for which 182 candidates, including two CM aspirants are in the running. Srinagar: Voting began on a sluggish note this morning in the fourth and the penultimate round of state elections in 18 seats for which 182 candidates, including two chief ministerial aspirants and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, are in the fray. Other prominent candidates who are in fray include J&K Assembly Speaker Mubarak Gul, Omar’s close confidante Nasir Aslam Wani, Congress ministers Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed and Ghulam Ahmad Mir, and PDP’s Abdul Rehman Veeri and Altaf Bukhari. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, Union Minister of State Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, cricketer-turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu and Bollywood actor and party MP Vinod Khanna campaigned for BJP candidates in the seats going to polls in the fourth phase.

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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 & 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 …

BJP peddles lies on development, terror, reservation: Omar Abdullah
6 months ago

BJP peddles lies on development, terror, reservation: Omar Abdullah

Hindustan Times  

National Conference vice president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of “double speak” and asked the voters not to fall in the “trap” of the saffron party, accusing it of peddling lies in the past 10 years. Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah Addressing an election rally at Mendhar in the border district of Poonch, Omar …

Budgam Assembly Election 2024: Can Omar Abdullah beat PDP's 3-time MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi?
6 months ago

Budgam Assembly Election 2024: Can Omar Abdullah beat PDP's 3-time MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi?

India TV News  

Budgam Assembly Election 2024: Budgam is one of the Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir which is a general seat. In the 2014 Assembly Elections, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from NC won the seat with a margin of 2,787 votes. In the 2008 Assembly Elections, Aga Syed Ruhullah from NC won the seat and was polled 19,652 votes with a …

‘Jamhooriyat…': LG invokes ex-PM Vajpayee as J&K sees record turnout in phase one of polls
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Jamhooriyat…': LG invokes ex-PM Vajpayee as J&K sees record turnout in phase one of polls

Hindustan Times  

The record voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir proves ‘Jamhooriyat’ is ‘flourishing’ in the Union territory, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said after the conclusion of the first leg of polling on Wednesday. Further, the lieutenant governor congratulated ‘all my sisters’ and first-time voters for their ‘large participation.’ “Heartfelt gratitude to outstanding security forces, JKP & Election Officials. Approx 59% polling …

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost
6 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost

Firstpost  

From the BJP to the National Conference, both national and regional parties are geared up to form the next possible government in the region after a hiatus of 10 years. Jammu and Kashmir is likely to flip a new page in its political affairs after October 8, the day results will be announced The first phase of elections will be …

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

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

News 18  

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

Omar Abdullah calls Rubaiya Sayeed case a ‘benchmark’ amid row over Netflix's ‘IC 814’. Here's why
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah calls Rubaiya Sayeed case a ‘benchmark’ amid row over Netflix's ‘IC 814’. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

The December 1989 abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, that resulted in the government releasing five terrorists to get her freed, became a ‘benchmark’ during the Indian Airlines hijacking episode of December 1999, according to National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. NC vice-president Omar Abdullah releasing the party’s manifesto for the J&K assembly …

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 …

J&K Polls: Omar Abdullah To Contest From This Seat As NC Releases Second List Of Candidates
6 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Omar Abdullah To Contest From This Seat As NC Releases Second List Of Candidates

ABP News  

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ended the suspense over the seat on which he will contest the upcoming Assembly polls. The National Conference released its second list of 32 candidates which included the name of Omar Abdullah as well. The party announced candidates on 32 seats which are: Kangan, Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, …

Two former MLAs feature as Ghulam Nabi Azad’s party names 13 candidates in first list
7 months ago

Two former MLAs feature as Ghulam Nabi Azad’s party names 13 candidates in first list

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party on Sunday announced its first list of candidates for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. HT Image The party gave mandate to 13 candidates for various seats in Kashmir and Jammu regions, including to two former legislators Abdul Majeed Wani and Mohammad Amin Bhat. Similarly, Mohd Aslam Goni, former …

J-K Assembly Polls: ‘Amit Shah forced everyone to read our election manifesto, but the sad part is…,’ says Omar Abdullah
7 months ago

J-K Assembly Polls: ‘Amit Shah forced everyone to read our election manifesto, but the sad part is…,’ says Omar Abdullah

Live Mint  

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on August 25 'thanked' Union Home Minister Amit Shah for reacting to the National Conference election manifesto for the upcoming assembly election in the Union Territory. The sad part is that he focussed on only one paragraph,” Omar Abdullah, the NC vice president was quoted by news agency ANI as saying …

Omar Abdullah to contest Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections from Ganderbal seat
7 months ago

Omar Abdullah to contest Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections from Ganderbal seat

India TV News  

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference, Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency. This announcement was made by Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a Lok Sabha member, and Nasir Aslam Wani, NC provincial president today in the presence of Omar Abdullah and Mian Altaf Ahmad, senior NC …

J-K Assembly elections: At 86, Farooq Abdullah in political spotlight as son Omar may opt out. 5 points
7 months, 1 week ago

J-K Assembly elections: At 86, Farooq Abdullah in political spotlight as son Omar may opt out. 5 points

Live Mint  

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on August 16 that he will lead the party in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections scheduled in three phases from September 18. The announcement by 86-year-old Farooq comes after his son Omar Abdullah opted to refrain from participating in elections until Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored. Spotlight on Farooq Abdullah, 86 In …

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: NC chief Farooq Abdullah to contest polls, says Omar will take over when...
7 months, 1 week ago

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: NC chief Farooq Abdullah to contest polls, says Omar will take over when...

Live Mint  

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that he will contest the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections, but his son Omar will not fight the polls this year. When the statehood is restored, I will step down, and Omar Abdullah will contest from that seat,” Farooq Abdullah told reporters on Friday after the Election Commission announced the assembly election …

Barring Omar’s loss, National Conference dominates Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Barring Omar’s loss, National Conference dominates Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Despite star candidate Omar Abdullah’s surprise loss, National Conference emerged as the dominant force in nearly two-third assembly segments falling in Kashmir’s three parliamentary constituencies. In Anantnag-Rajouri, NC’s tribal-spiritual leader Mian Altaf managed to secure a win with 5.21 lakh votes against Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti despite south Kashmir being the latter’s bastion. Mehdi got highest votes in …

J&K
9 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K

ABP News  

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

Er Rashid defeats Omar Abdullah , former J-K CM concedes defeat to rival lodged in Tihar jail
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Er Rashid defeats Omar Abdullah , former J-K CM concedes defeat to rival lodged in Tihar jail

Hindustan Times  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and leader of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah conceded defeat from North Kashmir's Baramulla constituency as independent candidate Er Rashid. The Peoples’ Democratic Party, led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had also fielded its former Rajya Sabha MP, Fayaz Ahmad Mir. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference fielded its president and former minister …

Two former J-K CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti concede defeat in Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Two former J-K CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti concede defeat in Lok Sabha polls

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Two former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have conceded defeat from the Lok Sabha seats the two contested in Jammu and Kashmir. Omar, who was involved in a triangular contest from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, conceded defeat to jailed ex MLA Er Rashid. Meanwhile, another former CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has …

Why isn’t Modi fielding any candidates in Kashmir?
10 months, 1 week ago

Why isn’t Modi fielding any candidates in Kashmir?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Modi’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party has not fielded …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Enthusiasm reigning over Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency ahead of voting
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Enthusiasm reigning over Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency ahead of voting

Deccan Chronicle  

Budgam: There is a wave of happiness among the voters in this predominantly Shia town, about 15-km west of Kashmiri capital Srinagar, but more avid appears to be Tanvir Hussein, a senior citizen who lives in a tiny but nice house of exposed bricks and timber built on a sloped land here. As a constituent of the separatist amalgam Hurriyat …

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti urge EC against postponing polls in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency
11 months ago

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti urge EC against postponing polls in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency

India TV News  

Amid speculations over the deferment of polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, said to be held in the third phase, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the poll body not to do the same. Significantly, the statement by the leaders comes as the EC has sought a report from J&K's Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, and …

LS Elections: Omar Abdullah's Jibe At I.N.D.I.A Ally Mehbooba Mufti, Says She ‘Left In Lure Of A Seat’
11 months ago

LS Elections: Omar Abdullah's Jibe At I.N.D.I.A Ally Mehbooba Mufti, Says She ‘Left In Lure Of A Seat’

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and JKNC leader Omar Abdullah took a swipe at PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday and said that it was "unfortunate" that his party was contesting elections in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency against a friend who turned "greedy" for a Lok Sabha seat. As far as South Kashmir is concerned, National …

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 …

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah dares BJP: ’I’ll quit politics if...’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah dares BJP: ’I’ll quit politics if...’

Live Mint  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference vice president challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, April 12, to nominate its candidates in North, Central, and South Kashmir constituencies. In reference to a meeting between BJP General Secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Tarun Chugh and Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari, the former Union Minister of State for …

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 …

PDP candidate Waheed Parra’s rare trajectory into politics resonates with young Kashmiris
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PDP candidate Waheed Parra’s rare trajectory into politics resonates with young Kashmiris

The Hindu  

A door-to-door campaign and open-field canvassing by Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, 34-year-old Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Srinagar-Budgam Lok Sabha seat, has kicked off an unusual bustle in the once militancy-dominated pockets of Pulwama, where residents still prefer to stay indoors before sunset due to heightened security measures. Mr. Parra’s rare trajectory in Kashmir’s politics strikes a chord with many younger …

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The Hindu  

The National Conference on Monday questioned the Election Commission decision to delay elections in J&K, as the party described the Kargil hill council results as “a verdict against the Centre’s move made on August 5, 2019 to bifurcate J&K”. The ECI has no plausible reasons not to hold elections in J&K,” NC vice president Omar Abdullah said. On the NC …

'Now, BJP won't have courage to 'allow' assembly polls in J-K' says Omar Abdullah after K'taka poll results
1 year, 10 months ago

'Now, BJP won't have courage to 'allow' assembly polls in J-K' says Omar Abdullah after K'taka poll results

India TV News  

'Now, BJP won't have courage to 'allow' assembly polls in J-K' says Omar Abdullah after K'taka poll results Karnataka Election Results 2023: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said there is "no way" the BJP will have the courage to "allow" assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after its performance in the Karnataka polls. Karnataka Election Results 2023: Taking note of …

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 4 months ago

Omar unlikely to contest polls till Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

The National Conference nominated constituency in-charges on Thursday for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. However, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah was quick to add that a final call on any poll pact will be made at an appropriate time. Dr. Abdullah also clarified that his son and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah is unlikely to contest elections …

Omar won\'t contest elections till J&K’s statehood is restored: Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 4 months ago

Omar won\'t contest elections till J&K’s statehood is restored: Farooq Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday confirmed that his son and party vice-president Omar Abdullah would not contest the Assembly elections until Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is restored. The list shows a local party activist, Dr Mohammad Shafi, as the in-charge of Beerwa constituency of district Budgam from where from Omar Abdullah was elected in the Assembly polls …

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 …

Dhankhar stands set to be India’s next VP
2 years, 8 months ago

Dhankhar stands set to be India’s next VP

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance ’s vice-presidential candidate, West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, is both a surprise and a challenge to the Opposition. Mr Dhankhar – who had a tough three years marked by repeated run-ins with the government and bitterness with Mamata Banerjee – hails from the politically influential Jat community that is likely to shape elections in Rajasthan next …

Omar and Mehbooba Voice Support for Mamata's Efforts to Unite Opposition against BJP
3 years, 9 months ago

Omar and Mehbooba Voice Support for Mamata's Efforts to Unite Opposition against BJP

News 18  

On October 21, 2009, Kashmir valley was shivering due to an intense cold wave with many places recording sub-zero temperatures. The consultation process will continue till Wednesday, so unless our meetings are over, I am not authorised to speak on that issue.” Pawar trip On the issue of whether political strategist Prashant Kishor is going to play an important role …

J&K DDC Polls: Apni Party Wins Chairperson's Post in Two of Three Seats, PAGD One
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Centre’s Apni Party? What Shopian DDC Says About Democracy in J&K
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre’s Apni Party? What Shopian DDC Says About Democracy in J&K

The Quint  

Altaf Bukhari is a businessman-turned-politician who had joined the PDP in 2005. Besides apple concentrates, the family has stakes in several other sectors like healthcare, crafts, hospitality, agriculture products etc. Ironically, in those elections, Bukhari and the PDP as a whole, got a lot of support from voters who thought the party was best placed to resist the BJP's efforts …

Mokama Promises Exciting Electoral Fight with Contrasting Contenders in Bihar Polls
4 years, 5 months ago

Mokama Promises Exciting Electoral Fight with Contrasting Contenders in Bihar Polls

News 18  

The Mokama assembly segment, about 100 km from the Bihar capital, promises an interesting battle with two contrasting personalities as the main contenders, one of them the sitting MLA for whom things have come a full circle in a span of five years. Rajiv Lochan Singh, a frail, soft-spoken 66-year-old who has been associated with the ’Sangh Parivar’ for decades …

Omar Abdullah refuses to contest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls unless statehood is restored
4 years, 7 months ago

Omar Abdullah refuses to contest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls unless statehood is restored

Firstpost  

Critical of the dilution of Article 370 that ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Omar said his party would oppose it in the Supreme Court. Srinagar: Upset over downgrading of Jammu and Kashmir to the status of a Union Territory following abrogation of Article 370, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not contest Assembly elections …

Omar Abdullah says he will not contest elections till Jammu and Kashmir remains a UT
4 years, 8 months ago

Omar Abdullah says he will not contest elections till Jammu and Kashmir remains a UT

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who was released from a prolonged detention some time back, has said that he will not contest assembly elections till the time J&K remains a Union Territory. In an opinion piece published in The Indian Express, Omar Abdullah has written that he will not be contesting assembly elections …

J&K parties meet Governor, but Delhi's decision may be fait accompli
5 years, 7 months ago

J&K parties meet Governor, but Delhi's decision may be fait accompli

India TV News  

While the separatists are shell shocked and certain that Delhi is going to do what it plans to do in Jammu and Kashmir, it is the mainstream politicians who are behaving as if a cat has been set loose among the pigeons. Despite requests by her security that she should not leave her residence for security reasons yesterday evening, former …

Former MLA Engineer Rashid to join Shah Faesal's JKPM; move likely to hurt PDP, NC's fortunes in upcoming J&K Assembly polls
5 years, 9 months ago

Former MLA Engineer Rashid to join Shah Faesal's JKPM; move likely to hurt PDP, NC's fortunes in upcoming J&K Assembly polls

Firstpost  

Former independent MLA Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid is set to join former IAS officer-turned-politician Shah Faesal’s JKPM ahead of Assembly polls in the state of Jammu and Kashmir Former independent MLA Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid and former IAS officer-turned-politician Shah Faesal are cobbling up an alliance in order to challenge the traditional mainstream parties in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir …

Former JK CM and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah dances during celebrations at party office in Jammu | Watch
5 years, 10 months ago

Former JK CM and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah dances during celebrations at party office in Jammu | Watch

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and winning candidate from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah on Friday danced during celebrations at the party office in Jammu. Farooq Abdullah defeated Peoples Democratic Party candidate Aga Syed Mohsin. Farooq Abdullah served as chief minister of the state on several occasions since 1982 and as the union minister for New and Renewable Energy between 2009 …

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K
6 years, 3 months ago

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K

India TV News  

Farooq Abdullah pitches for early polls in J&K Talking to reporters during a function at his residence, where two expelled senior PDP leaders -- Basharat Bukhari and Peer Muhammad Hussain -- joined his party on the day, Abdullah said: "Governor's rule or the President's rule must come to an end. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference chief …

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls: Independents demand security post results, complain of 'disparity' with BJP candidates
6 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls: Independents demand security post results, complain of 'disparity' with BJP candidates

Firstpost  

Srinagar: As the first phase of urban local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir ends with a wide gap between voter turnout in the Valley districts and Jammu, candidates are hoping for some respite after being holed up in hotels—to ensure their security—for days. “Even my family doesn’t know of my decision to participate in the election.” Threats, attacks led …

Jammu and Kashmir civic polls: BJP fields 74 candidates amid boycott calls by NC, PDP
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir civic polls: BJP fields 74 candidates amid boycott calls by NC, PDP

Firstpost  

Seventy four BJP candidates have filed nominations for polls to various municipal bodies in the Kashmir Valley amid boycott calls by various political parties and the threat of violence by militants. Jammu: Seventy four BJP candidates have filed nominations for polls to various municipal bodies in the Kashmir Valley amid boycott calls by various political parties and the threat of …

Omar Abdullah seeks early elections in J&K
6 years, 9 months ago

Omar Abdullah seeks early elections in J&K

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded early elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP pulled out of the PDP-led government and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti resigned. “The Governor has no option but to impose Governor’s rule and improve the situation so that a democratic government is formed in the state after holding fresh …

Omar Abdullah rules out new coalition after BJP dumps PDP, wants elections
6 years, 9 months ago

Omar Abdullah rules out new coalition after BJP dumps PDP, wants elections

India Today  

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah ruled out forming a new coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, after the BJP abruptly ended its alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party today. THE BJP-PDP BREAK-UP | Get all the live updates: Reactions, developments, and analysis here Omar Abdullah said governor's rule shouldn't be indefinite, and called for elections to be held as soon …

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