Claims of normalcy in Kashmir ‘contrary’ to ground situation: Farooq Abdullah
7 years, 3 months ago

Claims of normalcy in Kashmir ‘contrary’ to ground situation: Farooq Abdullah

Live Mint  

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the claims of normalcy in Kashmir made by the central and state governments were “contrary” to the ground situation in the region. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also claimed that there was a “growing sense of alienation” among the people, especially the youth. “The fact remains that our youth today are more isolated and alienated than ever before, and feel hopeless and dismayed,” he said at a public meeting in Khan Sahib assembly constituency’s Hardpanzoo area in Budgam district. “Conflicts are resolved with innovation and imagination, not by shrill slogans and stentorian and moralistic press statements,” the NC leader said.

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J&K’s governance dilemma amid political uncertainty and parallel power structures
1 week ago

J&K’s governance dilemma amid political uncertainty and parallel power structures

The Hindu  

A few days before his assassination on May 21, 1990, Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, a prominent cleric in Srinagar, reached out to public intellectual and long-time friend Balraj Puri. Nearly 35 years after the assassination of Mirwaiz Farooq, the Ministry of Home Affairs has declared the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and the Jammu …

India-Pakistan were closer to K-issue resolution when Manmohan Singh was PM: Omar Abdullah
3 weeks, 1 day 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 schools Pakistan deputy PM for raising J&K at UNSC: ‘Global epicenter of terrorism’
1 month ago

India schools Pakistan deputy PM for raising J&K at UNSC: ‘Global epicenter of terrorism’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi's permanent representative to the UN ambassador, during a UN security council meeting on Tuesday, retorted at the Pakistani delegation, saying that they were the “global epicentre of terrorism” and had no right to congratulate themselves on fighting against the issue plaguing the world, reported news agency PTI. A United Nations Security Council meeting Parvathaneni Harish, claimed that Pakistan's …

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 …

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, 1 week 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 …

Farooq Abdullah's warning: ‘India could meet the same fate as Gaza if…’
1 year, 2 months ago

Farooq Abdullah's warning: ‘India could meet the same fate as Gaza if…’

Hindustan Times  

National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah said India could meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine, which are being bombed by Israeli forces, if it doesn't find a solution through dialogue with Pakistan. Former J&K chief Minister Farooq Abdullah In the statement, which is expected to draw reactions from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre, the former Jammu …

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate
2 years ago

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: India tore into Pakistan after its foreign minister raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a Security Council debate on women, peace and security, saying it is “unworthy” to even respond to such “malicious and false propaganda”. Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador …

Pakistan remarks on Kashmir ‘frivolous’, says India
2 years ago

Pakistan remarks on Kashmir ‘frivolous’, says India

The Hindu  

India tore into Pakistan after its Foreign Minister raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a Security Council debate on women, peace and security, saying it is “unworthy” to even respond to such “malicious and false propaganda”. Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj …

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 …

Why India Needs to Garner International Support Against Pakistan’s Game Plan in Kashmir - News18
2 years, 5 months ago

Why India Needs to Garner International Support Against Pakistan’s Game Plan in Kashmir - News18

News 18  

As expected, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raked up the Kashmir issue in his debut speech at the 77th session of United Nations General Assembly, contending that abrogation of Article 370 by New Delhi was “illegal”. Prior to Sharif’s UNGA address, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had also raised the Kashmir issue in New York. Exercising the right of …

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 …

Opinion: Let Us Give Peace an Honest Chance in Kashmir
3 years, 4 months ago

Opinion: Let Us Give Peace an Honest Chance in Kashmir

News 18  

The new Kashmir that has emerged out of the ashes of three decades of Pakistan- The unfortunate incident of killing of two Kashmiri civilians in Hyderpora area of Srinagar in an encounter in which two militants, including one from Pakistan, were also killed raises an important question: how should we deal with such incidents that involve Kashmiri civilians, who at …

Building Indian narratives and battling new militancy in Kashmir
3 years, 7 months ago

Building Indian narratives and battling new militancy in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Societies saddled with conflicts often reproduce the differentiation and distancing between two broader collectives, thus sharpening the divide between ‘us’ and ‘them’, which in turn reinforces the very same conflicts. The violent secessionist outbreak in 1989, and since then, the government’s anti-militancy and counterinsurgency operations, have embedded strong ‘Us vs Them’ narratives amongst the Kashmiris and alienated them from the …

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir
3 years, 8 months ago

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

He is our prime minister, we have to trust him. If you lose faith in the institution of dialogue, in a place like Kashmir, an alternative to it will be violence.” These are the words of Sajjad Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s all-party meet with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on …

'Major Betrayal To Kashmiris': Pakistan Prime Minister On Normalising Relations With India
3 years, 9 months ago

'Major Betrayal To Kashmiris': Pakistan Prime Minister On Normalising Relations With India

ABP News  

New Delhi: While speculations were rife that the relationship between India and neighboring Pakistan will improve as both the countries have been battling with the brutal Covid wave and have been extending a helping hand but Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that bilateral ties with India cannot return to normal under the present circumstances. Pakistan PM said, …

The false promise of normalcy and development in Kashmir
4 years, 7 months ago

The false promise of normalcy and development in Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

This August marks a year since the Indian government abrogated Articles 370 and 35 of the Indian constitution, revoking Indian-administered Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status and formally annexing the disputed region. In October 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured his supporters at a public rally that it would take no more than four months “to normalise the abnormal situation that has persisted …

J&K was an Exceptional case: Arif Mohammed Khan
5 years, 4 months ago

J&K was an Exceptional case: Arif Mohammed Khan

Deccan Chronicle  

The Governor, who was a speaker at a select meeting, organised by Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, managing director of MAK Projects in the city, spoke about the duties and responsibilities of citizens in nation-building and said that diversity was the soul of India, which has been the case for centuries. In a conversation with Deccan Chronicle after the meeting, …

India’s Modi defends Kashmir policy amid clash with Pakistan
5 years, 7 months ago

India’s Modi defends Kashmir policy amid clash with Pakistan

LA Times  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Kashmir’s previous status — some political autonomy and a ban on outsiders buying land and taking public sector jobs — had fueled a movement for separatism. Pakistan’s security forces, meanwhile, said “unprovoked firing” by India along the militarized Line of Control in the region killed three Pakistani soldiers and two civilians in separate incidents. …

Jammu and Kashmir bifurcation good, but challenges ahead
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir bifurcation good, but challenges ahead

India Today  

This government has so far made a distinct shift in policy to deal with Pakistan by mending the chronic nature of Kashmir imbroglio while resetting the internal parameters of Jammu and Kashmir. There have been imperative: a) change in Pakistan’s strategy since China’s launch of the $62 billion CPEC project in April 2015, aimed at bolstering Pakistani economic growth; b) …

Kashmir a dispute between India and Pak, should be resolved through dialogue: Farooq Abdullah
5 years, 8 months ago

Kashmir a dispute between India and Pak, should be resolved through dialogue: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Thursday said Kashmir is a "dispute" between India and Pakistan which needs to be resolved through dialogue. Abdullah, the MP from Srinagar, said nothing would be achieved through military might. The issue should be resolved and it will be resolved only when they talk to each other and when India will talk to people here …

Not more of the same: How we can now defeat ‘alienation’ in Kashmir
5 years, 8 months ago

Not more of the same: How we can now defeat ‘alienation’ in Kashmir

Deccan Chronicle  

In one word, the conflict in the Kashmir Valley is all about “alienation”. Over time it appropriated unheeded issues, sensitivities and the much-needed reconciliation that lay the foundation of ending the core issue — “alienation”. It is important to remember that addressing the “alienation” does not automatically tantamount to capitulation or unconstitutionality by the sovereign power — it can emanate …

Kashmir issue will be resolved by friendly relations between India, Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
6 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir issue will be resolved by friendly relations between India, Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Kashmir issue will be resolved by friendly relations between India, Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah The state under Pakistan's administration is a part of the neighbouring country, while the rest of the state is a part of India, he said. Kashmir issue will automatically be resolved the day India and Pakistan become friends, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Lok Sabha …

Pakistan army chief Bajwa bats for ‘self-determination’ in J&K
6 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan army chief Bajwa bats for ‘self-determination’ in J&K

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The people of “India-occupied Kashmir” have “stood firm and are fighting bravely”, Pakistan’s army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa was quoted as saying at a function in Rawalpindi on Thursday to mark Defence Day, which commemorates the end of the 1965 war with India. “I salute the people of India-occupied Kashmir who have stood firm and are fighting …

Peace in Kashmir impossible without Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
6 years, 8 months ago

Peace in Kashmir impossible without Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

The Quint  

New Delhi, July 20 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday said peace in Jammu and Kashmir was impossible without involving Pakistan, asking the BJP government to give up its rigid stance and be flexible in solving problems in the terror-ravaged state. We will not have peace in Jammu and Kashmir unless we strike a deal with …

Pakistan General Election: Little mention of Kashmir in party manifestos puts paid to claim it is an emotive issue for people
6 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan General Election: Little mention of Kashmir in party manifestos puts paid to claim it is an emotive issue for people

Firstpost  

Finally, after a long and rather surprising wait, the main political parties in Pakistan brought out their manifesto s. The Pakistan Peoples Party was among the first to produce a highly detailed manifesto, which is fitting for a party hoping to make it back to the high table of power. Predictably, the PPP manifesto includes language that is part and …

National Conference passes resolution, vows to continue its struggle for J&K autonomy
7 years, 4 months ago

National Conference passes resolution, vows to continue its struggle for J&K autonomy

Live Mint  

Srinagar: The opposition National Conference passed a resolution on Sunday, vowing to continue its struggle for restoration of autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir as enshrined in the Constitution of India. “We continue to strive for the restoration of autonomy and restoration of Article 370 to its original, pristine form, while condemning those divisive voices who are opposed to the sovereign …

Delhi's feeble steps on J&K not enough
7 years, 5 months ago

Delhi's feeble steps on J&K not enough

Deccan Chronicle  

The appointment of former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma as the Centre’s fully-empowered interlocutor in Kashmir should not be seen as anything more than a weak attempt yet again of grappling with the fragile and explosive situation in the Valley after the outbreak of street violence in 2016 following the killing of self-proclaimed Hizbul Mujahideen “commander” Burhan Wani. Former finance …

Resolution of Kashmir issue imperative to bring peace in region: Sartaj Aziz
7 years, 8 months ago

Resolution of Kashmir issue imperative to bring peace in region: Sartaj Aziz

Firstpost  

The Kashmir issue remains the core dispute between India and Pakistan, and its resolution is imperative for bringing peace in the region, Pakistan’s top diplomat said on Wednesday. Islamabad: The Kashmir issue remains the core dispute between India and Pakistan, and its resolution is imperative for bringing peace in the region, Pakistan’s top diplomat said on Wednesday. Sartaj Aziz, the …

Pakistan welcomes Turkey's offer to intervene in Kashmir, says issue needs to be urgent gobal attention
7 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan welcomes Turkey's offer to intervene in Kashmir, says issue needs to be urgent gobal attention

Firstpost  

Sartaj Aziz, the Advisor on Foreign Affairs to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, also said India’s bid “to portray the indigenous uprising in Kashmir as terrorism has been rejected” globally. Islamabad: A top Pakistani official on Tuesday described the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as “a burning issue requiring urgent international attention”. Aziz’s statement came amid worsening ties between India and Pakistan …

Farooq Abdullah warns centre against ‘excessive use of force’ in Kashmir
7 years, 11 months ago

Farooq Abdullah warns centre against ‘excessive use of force’ in Kashmir

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has warned the central government against using excessive force in the state and said that dialogue must be initiated with Pakistan to bring peace and stability in the region. He also accused successive central governments of betraying the people of Kashmir and not keeping their promises. “If successive governments in New Delhi …

Farooq Abdullah sparks fresh controversy, says new generation Kashmiri militants fighting for ‘freedom’
8 years, 1 month ago

Farooq Abdullah sparks fresh controversy, says new generation Kashmiri militants fighting for ‘freedom’

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah today stirred a fresh controversy by saying that the new generation of Kashmiri militants were fighting for “freedom”. The NC chief said the new generation of Kashmiris was fearless and were “not scared of guns”. The former union minister said the boys “rendering sacrifices” were not aspiring to be MLAs, MPs or …

Neither India nor Pak can snatch Kashmir from each other: Farooq Abdullah
8 years, 3 months ago

Neither India nor Pak can snatch Kashmir from each other: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Neither India could take back Pak-occupied-Kashmir nor Pakistan has the power to take this part of Kashmir by going to war, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said today as he concluded that the solution to the problem lies in dialogue between the two countries. "They will keep on saying Farooq Abdullah as anti- national, it is upto …

Neither India nor Pakistan can have Kashmir in its entirety: Farooq Abdullah
8 years, 3 months ago

Neither India nor Pakistan can have Kashmir in its entirety: Farooq Abdullah

Firstpost  

Farooq Abdullah said that neither India could take back PoK nor Pakistan has the power to take this part of Kashmir, so dialogue is the only solution Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said neither India could take back Pak-occupied-Kashmir nor Pakistan has the power to take this part of Kashmir by going to war, …

Autonomy to both sides of Jammu and Kashmir only viable solution: Farooq Abdullah
8 years, 4 months ago

Autonomy to both sides of Jammu and Kashmir only viable solution: Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has said that autonomy to both sides of Jammu and Kashmir was the only viable solution to the Kashmir problem. Addressing a public meeting at Bhaderwah on Wednesday, Farroq Abdullah said that making borders irrelevant is the only solution to the nearly seven-decade old problem. "We bat for autonomy to both sides of Kashmir and …

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 …

Start dialogue to end Kashmir crisis, Farooq Abdullah tells PM Modi
8 years, 4 months ago

Start dialogue to end Kashmir crisis, Farooq Abdullah tells PM Modi

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to start dialogue with all the stakeholders in Kashmir to end the crisis. The former CM, who has been touring the entire state, which continues to witness unrest for over 100 days, said that the Prime Minister listened patiently to him and …

India, Pakistan must have talks on Kashmir to end terrorism: Farooq Abdullah
8 years, 5 months ago

India, Pakistan must have talks on Kashmir to end terrorism: Farooq Abdullah

Firstpost  

India and Pakistan must talk and solve the Kashmir issue to end terrorism in the region, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, speaking for the first time since the ongoing unrest erupted in the Kashmir Valley. Srinagar: India and Pakistan must talk and solve the Kashmir issue to end terrorism in the region, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, speaking …

Kashmir issue is unique, needs a collective effort by Indians: Mehbooba Mufti
8 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir issue is unique, needs a collective effort by Indians: Mehbooba Mufti

Hindustan Times  

Observing that situation in Kashmir depends on Indo-Pak relations, chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday emphasised the need for collective efforts of people of India for resolving the issue related to the state which is “unique” in nature. Mehbooba said Jammu and Kashmir was not like “other normal states” and though it was easy to become the chief minister, it …

Kashmir unrest due to Delhi’s refusal to undo wrongs of history: NC
8 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir unrest due to Delhi’s refusal to undo wrongs of history: NC

Hindustan Times  

Opposition National Conference said on Sunday Kashmir unrest was due to New Delhi’s “continued refusal” to undo the wrongs of history and restore constitutionally legitimate rights of Jammu and Kashmir. “From 1953 till 2016 today, New Delhi’s continued refusal to undo the wrongs of history and restore the constitutionally legitimate political rights of J-K and its people have resulted in …

Kashmir: A story of defiance amid grief
8 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir: A story of defiance amid grief

Al Jazeera  

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – For Abdul Rehman Mir, the grief over the death of his son has turned to anger. FAST FACTS: Origins of the conflict In 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh, the king of Muslim majority Jammu and Kashmir state, requested India’s help to repel an invading Pakistani tribal army In return, Singh, a Hindu, signed an instrument of accession …

Kashmir crippled by lazy politics, needs greater outreach
8 years, 7 months ago

Kashmir crippled by lazy politics, needs greater outreach

Hindustan Times  

Each time Kashmir erupts, as it has over the past month, a familiar set of opinions and debates comes to the fore, especially on social media and in prime time studios. Read | For 34th day, Kashmir remains paralysed by protests and curfew Second, related to the first point, the backlash against unbridled self-determination is occurring just as the Westphalian …

Need to have dialogue with the people of Kashmir, says VK Singh
8 years, 7 months ago

Need to have dialogue with the people of Kashmir, says VK Singh

Firstpost  

There is a need to have dialogue with the people of Kashmir who are “as patriotic as” those in rest of the country and they must be given opportunities to grow to bring peace to the Valley, Union Minister VK Singh on Saturday said. New Delhi: There is a need to have dialogue with the people of Kashmir who are …

'Pakistan's national identity is to hate others': Hina Rabbani Khar, please tell us something new
8 years, 8 months ago

'Pakistan's national identity is to hate others': Hina Rabbani Khar, please tell us something new

Firstpost  

Pakistan cannot “conquer Kashmir through war” and the issue can only be handled in an environment of mutual trust with India, former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar said during an interview with Geo News recently. Hina Rabbani Khar, who held the foreign ministry office from 2011 to 2013, said children in Pakistan have been taught for 60 years that “our …

Kashmir issue must be resolved in accordance with UN resolutions: Sartaz Aziz
8 years, 10 months ago

Kashmir issue must be resolved in accordance with UN resolutions: Sartaz Aziz

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz has said the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir must be resolved in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council, media reported on Friday. Aziz on Thursday said Pakistan remains fully committed to the objective of lasting peace, the Daily Times reported. The senior diplomat said if Asia were …

Farooq, Mirwaiz for continuation of Indo-Pak. talks
9 years, 2 months ago

Farooq, Mirwaiz for continuation of Indo-Pak. talks

The Hindu  

While the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for continuation of talks between India and Pakistan, separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stressed the need to include local leadership. Referring to the former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s remarks that ‘friends can be changed and not the neighbours,’ Mr. Abdullah said, “India and Pakistan cannot wish away each other and …

Entire Indian force can not defend Kashmir against terrorists, says Farroq Abdullah
9 years, 3 months ago

Entire Indian force can not defend Kashmir against terrorists, says Farroq Abdullah

India TV News  

New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that all of Indian forces can't defend Kashmir against terrorists and militants, a day after he stoked controversy by saying that PoK will remain part of Pakistan. In the wake of his comments yesterday, he blamed the media for hyping up his statement and said his views …

How the Valley is changing
9 years, 4 months ago

How the Valley is changing

The Hindu  

Developments in Jammu and Kashmir do not look very promising. M. K. Narayanan M. K. Narayanan Belied expectation Prime Minister Narendra >Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir in November was premised on the belief that all that was needed to repair the unsatisfactory relations between Srinagar and Delhi was infusion of additional funds for the economic development of the State. …

Farooq Abdullah: Kashmir will never belong to Pakistan
9 years, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah: Kashmir will never belong to Pakistan

India TV News  

London: National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has rejected the notion that the threat of a nuclear war would solve the Kashmir issue, asserting that the region would never be a part of Pakistan and dialogue is the best way to "move forward". Following the cancellation of NSA-level talks between India and Pakistan last …

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