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Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti
2 days, 3 hours ago

Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

People’s Democratic Party supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the proposed increase in GST for Kashmiri shawl would finish the craft and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the issue. The former Chief Minister of the erstwhile State alleged efforts were being made to destroy Jammu and Kashmir by undertaking development work on horticulture land …

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Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses restoration of J&K statehood
4 days, 15 hours 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 …

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Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi amid Parliament row: He will never push anyone
4 days, 15 hours ago

Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi amid Parliament row: He will never push anyone

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and INDIA bloc ally Omar Abdullah has staunchly defended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refuting the BJP's claims that Gandhi pushed two ruling party members in the Parliament premises. Defending Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abullah said the Raebareli MP would "never push anyone". Speaking outside Parliament, Omar Abdullah dismissed the allegations, asserting that such behaviour was entirely …

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Omar Abdullah targets Congress again: ‘Complaint about EVM cannot be raised only when you lose’
5 days, 15 hours ago

Omar Abdullah targets Congress again: ‘Complaint about EVM cannot be raised only when you lose’

India TV News  

On the complaints raised on the EVMs by the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the complaint should not be raised only when some parties lose but it should be made even after winning the poll. Earlier also, Omar Abdullah dismissed the Congress party’s vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP’s defence -- …

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Omar Abdullah echoes Amit Shah on Congress and EVMs
6 days, 15 hours ago

Omar Abdullah echoes Amit Shah on Congress and EVMs

India Today  

What's right is right," said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah when asked during an interview if he sounded "like a BJP spokesman" as he slammed the Congress's claims on the reliability of EVMs. In fact, just a day before Abdullah set the cat among the pigeons by dismissing his ally Congress's objection to EVMs, Union Home Minister Amit …

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‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong
1 week ago

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should stop blaming electronic voting machines if the Congress cannot figure out its election strategy. The BJP leader alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc was a “scam” as the alliance partners fight polls “separately” and try to project different leaders as the face of the alliance. Patra's …

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TMC echoes Omar Abdullah, decides not to support ally Congress in EVM row: ’Show evidence to EC’
1 week ago

TMC echoes Omar Abdullah, decides not to support ally Congress in EVM row: ’Show evidence to EC’

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress distanced itself from the allied Congress on Monday amid continued debate over ‘EVM tampering’. Senior party leader Abhishek Banerjee urged the party to ‘show evidence to the Election Commission’ rather than ‘making a few statements’. Banerjee stated that allegations of EVM manipulation do not hold true if someone works well during EVM randomisation, even the booth workers verify …

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Is Congress becoming alienated within INDIA Bloc over EVM, Adani issues? Omar Abdullah, Sharad Pawar’s NCP say…
1 week ago

Is Congress becoming alienated within INDIA Bloc over EVM, Adani issues? Omar Abdullah, Sharad Pawar’s NCP say…

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly challenged the Congress party's recent objections to Electronic Voting Machines following significant electoral defeats in Haryana and Maharashtra. Omar Abdullah's remarks come amid growing friction between the Congress and its allies within the INDIA bloc, particularly regarding the reliability of EVMs, and the Adani issue. Omar Abdullah …

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EVM row: INDIA hits different buttons, BJP calls bloc 'biggest scam'
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1 week ago

EVM row: INDIA hits different buttons, BJP calls bloc 'biggest scam'

India Today  

Electronic Voting Machines have become the latest point of discord in the INDIA bloc, with the Trinamool Congress joining J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to dismiss Congress's claims on the reliability of the voting method. If someone still believes the EVM can be hacked, they should demonstrate it to the Election Commission," Abhishek, who is the nephew of Bengal Chief …

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'Why this approach after being Chief Minister': Congress vs Omar Abdullah on EVMs
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1 week ago

'Why this approach after being Chief Minister': Congress vs Omar Abdullah on EVMs

India Today  

The Congress said it was the Samajwadi Party, NCP, and the Shiv Sena that had spoken against Electronic Voting Machines as it hit back at ally Omar Abdullah for questioning the party's stance on the voting method. Abdullah, in an interview, dismissed the Congress's objection, saying the voting machines "cannot be a problem only when you lose elections". "When you …

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Omar Abdullah slams ally Congress over EVM charge: ‘When you get hundred plus seats…’
1 week ago

Omar Abdullah slams ally Congress over EVM charge: ‘When you get hundred plus seats…’

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dismissed the Congress' objection to the Electronic Voting Machines and said “if you have problems with the EVMs, then you should be consistent in those problems.” Omar Abdullah made the remarks while speaking to news agency PTI. “You can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose,” said Jammu …

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‘Justify leadership role, not take it for granted’: Omar Abdullah to INDIA ally Congress
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1 week, 1 day ago

‘Justify leadership role, not take it for granted’: Omar Abdullah to INDIA ally Congress

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Congress will have to justify its leadership role in the INDIA bloc, instead of “taking it for granted.” A file photo of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with CM Omar Abdullah during his swearing-in ceremony. Abdullah praised former …

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah demands restoration of statehood: ‘2 power centres are recipe for disaster’
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1 week, 2 days ago

J&K CM Omar Abdullah demands restoration of statehood: ‘2 power centres are recipe for disaster’

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday raised the issue of statehood for the Union Territory and termed the dual governance model as a "recipe for disaster". Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. He also cited repeated promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

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Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow Jammu’s uniqueness to shrink: CM Omar
1 week, 4 days ago

Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow Jammu’s uniqueness to shrink: CM Omar

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu’s uniqueness will not be allowed to diminish and asserted that his government will restore Darbar move. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah during an interaction with members of the civil society at his official residence in Jammu on Wednesday. Jammu has its own importance and we will not …

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Darbar Move Tradition to Return: Omar Abdullah
1 week, 5 days ago

Darbar Move Tradition to Return: Omar Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated that ‘Darbar Move’, the biannual shifting of the government between Srinagar and Jammu- known as the summer and winter capitals of the erstwhile state- will be restored soon as Jammu’s uniqueness will not be allowed to diminish. While speaking at an event organised by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce …

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INDIA bloc ally Congress yet to get call from NC on joining Omar government
1 week, 5 days ago

INDIA bloc ally Congress yet to get call from NC on joining Omar government

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The Congress, which was a pre-poll ally of the ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir and did not join the government when Omar Abdullah took over as first chief minister of Union Territory on October 16 -- has yet not received a call from the ruling party on joining the government. This is even though the Omar government …

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Three member sub-panel to look into reservation issue: CM Omar
1 month ago

Three member sub-panel to look into reservation issue: CM Omar

Hindustan Times  

After demands for reversing the reservation policy in recruitment and admissions, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to form a three member cabinet-subcommittee to look into the issue so that every category gets justice, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday promised the candidates that …

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Congress' U-turn on Article 370 resolution makes no difference: J-K CM Omar Abdullah
1 month ago

Congress' U-turn on Article 370 resolution makes no difference: J-K CM Omar Abdullah

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday spoke about the resolution passed by the J&K Assembly seeking dialogue for the “restoration of special status and constitutional guarantees” to the Union Territory. Abdullah asserted that Congress' denial of backing the resolution would 'make no difference'. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister stated that …

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NC revels in ‘fulfilled promises’ as J&K govt completes one month
1 month ago

NC revels in ‘fulfilled promises’ as J&K govt completes one month

Hindustan Times  

Despite facing challenges, the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government which on Saturday completed its first month in office has been able to take some big steps listed in its election manifesto. “The public government was formed after six years and with huge participation of people in assembly elections in which the NC emerged as the largest political party edging its …

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah starts work from winter capital Jammu
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1 month, 1 week ago

J&K CM Omar Abdullah starts work from winter capital Jammu

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah started working from the civil secretariat here on Monday, as part of an annual practice of shifting the administrative base to the winter capital. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah arriving at the civil secretariat in Jammu on Monday. A grab of a video shared by chief minister Omar Abdullah, who reached …

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Flight cancelled, Omar Abdullah takes the road to reach office in Jammu
1 month, 1 week ago

Flight cancelled, Omar Abdullah takes the road to reach office in Jammu

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday posted updates of his road trip from Srinagar to the civil secretariat in Jammu, after his flight was cancelled the day before due to poor visibility at the Jammu airport. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary arrive for a visit to the Civil Secretariat in …

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‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said people of the Union Territory have ‘found their voice’ after the passage of the resolution on Article 370, a legislation that gave special status to the former state and was scrapped in August 2019. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the J&K Assembly session, in Srinagar, …

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J&K CM Omar Says People Found Their Voice Through Special Status Resolution; BJP Threatens To Run ‘Parallel Govt’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

J&K CM Omar Says People Found Their Voice Through Special Status Resolution; BJP Threatens To Run ‘Parallel Govt’

ABP News  

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday claimed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir "found their voice" after the resolution on the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state was passed and that the "burden is off their shoulders" now. Meanwhile, on the proceedings of the J&K Assembly, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah, said that it has been …

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We have right to live with dignity, why to ask for statehood: Omar Abdullah amid uproar over Article 370
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We have right to live with dignity, why to ask for statehood: Omar Abdullah amid uproar over Article 370

India TV News  

Amid uproar in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the special status resolution, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the people found their voice after passage of special status resolution and the burden is off their shoulders. "Last time I stood here, we were a state and had special place, status; all have been snatched," Omar Abdullah said in J-K Assembly. The …

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