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 them joining the National Conference, even as relations seemed to be improving between the rival parties. The former chief minister, however, is choosing to believe that defections ahead of elections — the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are scheduled for 2019 — were a common occurrence and won’t affect the party. “More and more members are ready to leave the party.” That the BJP and PDP would part ways was predicted much before the actual split earlier because of the regional party’s dissatisfaction with the BJP-led Centre’s refusal to extend the Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is one such state, and it is no wonder that Mehbooba has written to BJP chief Amit Shah, asking Delhi to not “use its influence to split her party”.

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‘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 …

Decoding the PDP’s Rise and Fall in Jammu and Kashmir
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Decoding the PDP’s Rise and Fall in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 20, 2024 15:35 IST - 12 MINS READ One August afternoon earlier this year, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, a young politician and former MLA of the Peoples Democratic Party, was busy campaigning in his constituency of Zainapora in South Kashmir when he learned that the party leadership had decided not to give him a ticket to contest in …

PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, 36, becomes youngest legislative party head in J&K Assembly
2 months ago

PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, 36, becomes youngest legislative party head in J&K Assembly

The Hindu  

The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday appointed legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, 36, as the Leader of the Legislative Party in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. A PDP spokesman said Mr. Parra’s selection as the Leader of the Legislative Party “reflects his strong connection with the people and his steadfast dedication to their welfare”. This proactive approach is deeply rooted in the …

Mehbooba Mufti comes out in defence of Abdullahs amid row over Pakistan defence minister’s remark
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti comes out in defence of Abdullahs amid row over Pakistan defence minister’s remark

Hindustan Times  

In a rare defence of rival National Conference leaders, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti snubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about the NC-Congress alliance “implementing Pakistan’s agenda” in Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif’s statement on the Congress and the NC’s support for Article 370 and 35A had triggered a political row on Thursday, as the …

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Mehbooba Mufti says BJP has reduced resolution of Kashmir issue for conducting Assembly polls
4 months, 1 week 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
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 …

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 …

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 …

Kashmir: PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti booked for violating poll code on voting day in Anantnag
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kashmir: PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti booked for violating poll code on voting day in Anantnag

Hindustan Times  

Election authorities in Kashmir have registered an FIR against former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for violating the model code of conduct, officials said on Wednesday. PDP Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha candidate Mehbooba Mufti along with party workers holding a sit-in at Bijbehara in south Kashmir while polling was underway on May 25. The FIR has been registered against …

Afternoon briefing: Mehbooba Mufti claims PDP workers detained; why Mumbai-San Francisco flight got delayed, and more
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Afternoon briefing: Mehbooba Mufti claims PDP workers detained; why Mumbai-San Francisco flight got delayed, and more

Hindustan Times  

Mehbooba Mufti of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party on Saturday, May 25, alleged that her party workers and polling agents are being detained in police stations “without any reason”. Mehbooba Mufti, who is a candidate from Anantnag–Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in South Kashmir where voting is currently underway, is sitting on a protest along with party leaders and …

Mehbooba Mufti claims poll rigging in Anantnag–Rajouri seat: ‘PDP workers detained’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti claims poll rigging in Anantnag–Rajouri seat: ‘PDP workers detained’

Hindustan Times  

Mehbooba Mufti of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party on Saturday, May 25, alleged that her party workers and polling agents are being detained in police stations “without any reason”. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti blocks a road with her supporters as she protests against the alleged detention of her party workers ahead of the …

Mehbooba Mufti faces a tough battle for political survival in hotly contested Anantnag-Rajouri
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti faces a tough battle for political survival in hotly contested Anantnag-Rajouri

Hindustan Times  

Stakes are higher than ever for former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti contesting her fourth parliamentary election from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, once a stronghold of the People’s Democratic Party. Apart from Mufti, twenty other candidates are trying their luck from the seat which has witnessed high-pitched campaigning, with leading candidates, PDP chief Mufti, National Conference’s Mian Altaf and …

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to 'fix' Lok Sabha elections
8 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to 'fix' Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on May 11 accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of trying to "fix" the Lok Sabha elections by "selectively targeting and harassing" her party and its supporters. They have created political ikhwans whom they support fully, the whole government machinery supports them," Ms. Mufti said. The PDP chief asked Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha …

Peoples Democratic Party on revival mode after losing its senior leaders
8 months, 1 week ago

Peoples Democratic Party on revival mode after losing its senior leaders

Hindustan Times  

The Peoples Democratic Party led by Mehbooba Mufti is on a revival mode after losing most of its senior leaders post the abrogation of Article 370-- courtesy vigorous poll campaigning, symbolism and messaging of being left alone for Lok Sabha elections and also wooing of the youth, women and tribal voters with an appeal that they shouldn’t boycott this time. …

PDP candidate Waheed Parra reaches out to families with incarcerated relatives, promises ‘jail-free Kashmir’
8 months, 1 week ago

PDP candidate Waheed Parra reaches out to families with incarcerated relatives, promises ‘jail-free Kashmir’

The Hindu  

Peoples Democratic Party candidate Waheed ur Rehman Parra, contesting from the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, on Thursday reached out to families that have relatives in jails and pledged to fight for a “jail-free and cases-free” Kashmir. Mr. Parra faced jail for 19 months under Sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, and was released on bail by the Jammu and …

Mehbooba pledges to raise a voice against ‘onslaught on J&K’s identity and resources’ in Parliament
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mehbooba pledges to raise a voice against ‘onslaught on J&K’s identity and resources’ in Parliament

The Hindu  

Peoples Democratic Party president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on April 19 released the party manifesto in Srinagar and pledged to raise a voice against “onslaught on Jammu and Kashmir’s identity and resources” in the Parliament. There has been an unending onslaught on our collective identity, land, jobs, resources and infringement upon the very freedom to …

Mehbooba Mufti launches poll campaign, says 'entire Kashmir has been converted into jail'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti launches poll campaign, says 'entire Kashmir has been converted into jail'

The Hindu  

April 16, 2024 04:02 pm | Updated 04:02 pm IST - Pulwama PDP president Mehbooba Mufti launched her campaign for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency on April 16 with a road show in Pulwama. "I have started my election campaign to raise voice against this enforced silence, the wanton arrests and atmosphere of suffocation that prevails here," Ms. Mufti told …

Mehbooba Mufti Launches Poll Campaign, Says 'Entire Kashmir Has Been Converted Into Jail'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti Launches Poll Campaign, Says 'Entire Kashmir Has Been Converted Into Jail'

News 18  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday launched her campaign for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency with a road show here with a promise of raising the voice of voiceless people in Jammu and Kashmir. “I have started my election campaign to raise voice against this enforced silence, the wanton arrests and atmosphere of suffocation that prevails here,” Mufti told reporters …

PDP to contest on all three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir Valley, Mehbooba to contest from Anantnag-Rajouri
9 months, 1 week ago

PDP to contest on all three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir Valley, Mehbooba to contest from Anantnag-Rajouri

The Hindu  

The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday announced it will field candidates from all three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir Valley, with party president Mehbooba Mufti contesting from south Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri seat. PDP youth president Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra and former Rajya Sabha member Fayaz Ahmad Mir will contest from central Kashmir’s Srinagar and north Kashmir’s Baramulla seats, respectively. However, Ms. Mufti …

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 …

Mehbooba Mufti Re-Elected As Peoples Democratic Party Chief
1 year, 2 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti Re-Elected As Peoples Democratic Party Chief

News 18  

Re-elected president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti virtually launched her party’s campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and exhorted the party cadre to start work right away to strengthen the organisation. Parliament elections are coming and you should get down to work right away,” she said in her address …

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 …

Mehbooba Mufti inciting people in J&K with 'false propaganda': BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti inciting people in J&K with 'false propaganda': BJP

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday hit out at former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying she is inciting people by spreading "false propaganda". This came after the PDP chief accused Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration of importing slums into the erstwhile state under the pretext of providing housing to homeless people. Raina slammed Mufti …

Mehbooba slams BJP over Maharashtra episode, says it will only unify Opposition
1 year, 6 months ago

Mehbooba slams BJP over Maharashtra episode, says it will only unify Opposition

India TV News  

Mehbooba slams BJP: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the ‘sabotage’ of the political parties is underway as the BJP is scared of the Opposition unity and the Maharashtra NCP split is a testament to it. Her remarks came on the backdrop of political turmoil in Maharashtra which erupted on Sunday afternoon after Ajit Pawar along with eight …

‘All are united’: Mufti dismisses talks of differences during Patna Oppn meet
1 year, 6 months ago

‘All are united’: Mufti dismisses talks of differences during Patna Oppn meet

Hindustan Times  

A day after the meeting in Patna of top leaders of 15 political parties to form an ant-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People’s Democratic Party leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said they were all united and dismissed talks of any differences. Jammu and Kashmir PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti She said the opposition parties were …

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 …

People realise after demolition drive how Article 370 protected J&K: Mehbooba
1 year, 10 months ago

People realise after demolition drive how Article 370 protected J&K: Mehbooba

Hindustan Times  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that people of Jammu and Kashmir have now come to realise how Article 370 acted as a protective shield for them, after the BJP-led government used bulldozers to demolish houses and businesses of the poor. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti speaks during the party’s convention in Srinagar on Saturday. She also defended her father …

Mehbooba Mufti detained during protest against J&K anti-encroachment drive
1 year, 11 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti detained during protest against J&K anti-encroachment drive

The Hindu  

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti was on February 8 detained by police during a protest in Delhi against the J&K administration’s anti-encroachment drive in the Union Terrritory. Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir hit out at the Lieutenant Governor’s administration over the anti-encroachment drive, with Ms. Mufti accusing the BJP Government of turning the Union Territory into Afghanistan by “demolishing the …

National Conference, Apni Party-backed candidates win DDC byelections in north Kashmir
2 years, 1 month ago

National Conference, Apni Party-backed candidates win DDC byelections in north Kashmir

The Hindu  

Two candidates supported by the National Conference and the Apni Party won the District Development Council byelections in north Kashmir’s Kupwara and Bandipora on Thursday. Shabnam Rehman, who was fielded by the Peoples Democratic Party in 2020 but joined Sajad Lone’s Peoples Conference this year, got 3,220 votes and stood second. The two DDC constituencies witnessed re-polling after the State …

Munugode packs a powerful punch with Twitter frenzy \'netas.\'
2 years, 2 months ago

Munugode packs a powerful punch with Twitter frenzy \'netas.\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The last day of Munugode bypoll campaigning witnessed tremendous action off the field on Twitter apart from the on-field activities, as the leading contesting parties stormed social media with posts ranging from campaigning activities to serious allegations. TRS working president and minister K.T.Rama Rao specifically took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in response to the latter’s comments …

After BJP, regional ally slams National People’s Party in Meghalaya
2 years, 4 months ago

After BJP, regional ally slams National People’s Party in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

: After the Bharatiya Janata Party, a regional ally has stepped up the attack on the Conrad K. Sangma-led National People’s Party in Meghalaya. The unhappiness of the United Democratic Party with the NPP’s “tendency to take credit for all good things done since 2018” has assumed significance ahead of the Assembly elections in the State. The People’s Democratic Front, …

Will not accept imported voters, PDP on inclusion of non-locals in J&K
2 years, 4 months ago

Will not accept imported voters, PDP on inclusion of non-locals in J&K

India TV News  

Highlights Peoples Democratic Party staged a protest against election authorities Protest was over the issue of "non-locals" being enlisted as the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir We will not accept imported voters, come what may. We will fight this grave injustice, PDP said Jammu and Kashmir: The Peoples Democratic Party Monday staged a protest against election authorities over the issue …

Allowing outsiders to register as voters in Jammu and Kashmir last nail in coffin of democracy: Mehbooba Mufti
2 years, 4 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 …

'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 …

Mehbooba Mufti on allowing outsiders to register as voters in J-K: 'Last nail in coffin of democracy'
2 years, 4 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti on allowing outsiders to register as voters in J-K: 'Last nail in coffin of democracy'

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir: Calling it, 'last nail in the coffin of democracy,' Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed her displeasure with regard to election commission allowing outsiders to register as voters in the Union Territory. PDP president said that the election authorities can't allow outsiders residing ordinarily in Jammu and Kashmir for jobs, education or business to …

Mehbooba Mufti vows to restore J-K Constitution, BJP hits back, says "propagating anti-national agenda"
2 years, 5 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti vows to restore J-K Constitution, BJP hits back, says "propagating anti-national agenda"

India TV News  

Highlights PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti vows to restore J-K Constitution On Aug 5, J&K moved into its third year as a Union Territory BJP hit back at her remarks accusing her of propagating an "anti-national agenda" As Jammu and Kashmir moved into its third year as a Union Territory after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A of the Constitution, …

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition
2 years, 6 months ago

Advantage BJP: How Droupadi Murmu’s nomination for President has divided the Opposition

Firstpost  

The Opposition’s unity has come undone with the Shiv Sena backing Droupadi Murmu for the upcoming 18 July Presidential elections. The JD in Karnataka and Jharkhand’s JMM have also hinted their support for her Droupadi Murmu’s candidacy for President is proving to be an inspired choice for the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the last week of June, BSP chief Mayawati …

'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 …

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti not placed under house arrest in Srinagar, says senior J&K cop
3 years, 1 month ago

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti not placed under house arrest in Srinagar, says senior J&K cop

India TV News  

Highlights Mehbooba Mufti had led a protest march in Jammu against Hyderpora killings Reports suggested Mehbooba has been placed under house arrest Senior J&K police official said she was stopped for taking part in protest due to security concerns PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has not been placed under house arrest, as earlier reported, …

The BJP game plan to consolidate its position in Jammu and Kashmir before it calls elections
3 years, 1 month ago

The BJP game plan to consolidate its position in Jammu and Kashmir before it calls elections

The Hindu  

As a repressive bureaucratic structure tightens its control over Kashmir’s polity, civil society and public institutions—stifling dissent with arbitrary use of anti-terror laws, coercing officials into absolute conformity, and intensifying cultural invasion with a name-changing spree of roads and public utilities—there are sporadic manifestations of a yearning in Kashmir for an elected government. On October 24, at an event in …

Centre responsible for worsening situation in J&K: Mehbooba Mufti
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre responsible for worsening situation in J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

India TV News  

The wrong measures taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government is responsible for the "worsening" situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday after visiting the family of a school principal who was killed by terrorists in Srinagar. On Thursday, principal Supinder Kaur and teacher Deepak Chand were shot dead at point-blank …

OPINION: Mehbooba Mufti’s Vested Interests to Gain Political, Financial Power Crippled Kashmir
3 years, 3 months ago

OPINION: Mehbooba Mufti’s Vested Interests to Gain Political, Financial Power Crippled Kashmir

News 18  

Kashmir’s politics could have been at the world stage as an epitome of progressiveness and liberalism. Politicians of People’s Democratic Party like the present day Mehbooba Mufti and erstwhile late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, always had double standards and thereby always promoted the anti-India sentiments by sponsoring policies like open borders with Pakistan, conjoint currency, fostering the development of the Rawalpindi …

'Mungerilal ke Haseen Sapne': BJP takes potshots at Mehbooba Mufti over Taliban reference to J&K
3 years, 4 months ago

'Mungerilal ke Haseen Sapne': BJP takes potshots at Mehbooba Mufti over Taliban reference to J&K

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti over her Taliban remarks. The party has called her remarks as 'anti-national' wherein she had drawn a reference to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan to press for her demand to restore Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to the popular TV series 'Mungerilal ke Haseen Sapne', BJP general secretary Tarun …

PDP only party resisting Centre in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti
3 years, 5 months ago

PDP only party resisting Centre in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

India TV News  

Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said her Peoples Democratic Party was the only party that is resisting the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters after meeting party workers in the Pulwama district in south Kashmir, Mehbooba said the Centre is trying to break the PDP by either “offering” its leaders something or using its agencies to intimidate them. PDP …

Mehbooba Mufti's’ mother summoned by the E.D. after PDP refuses to participate in delimitation talks
3 years, 6 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti's’ mother summoned by the E.D. after PDP refuses to participate in delimitation talks

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on July 6 summoned Gulshan Ara, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s mother. Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the E.D’s move, which came shortly after her Peoples Democratic Party refused to participate in the ongoing delimitation exercise, is part of the vendetta politics of the Centre. On July 6, the delimitation commission, headed by former Supreme …

PDP not to participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, says outcome is ‘pre-planned’
3 years, 6 months ago

PDP not to participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, says outcome is ‘pre-planned’

The Hindu  

The Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party will not participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, a statement from the party said. A PDP statement issued today said that the party was disappointed with the June 24 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, general secretary of the party, …

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 …

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 …

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