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

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 …

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1 week ago

DC Edit | Centre must deliver on J&K statehood pledge

Deccan Chronicle

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah elevated himself to the stature of a statesman when he refused to engage the Union government legally on the question of statehood and instead made it a moral question. He hopes that the Union territory status for J&K is a temporary phase and that the Union government will fulfil its promise of restoring …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Dual centres of power not to anyone’s advantage: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Hindustan Times

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the hybrid model of governance in the Union Territory is not to anyone’s advantage and systems work better when there is single centre of command. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah addressed a press conference in Srinagar on Thursday and said the hybrid model of governance in the Union …

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1 week, 2 days ago

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

Deccan Chronicle

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

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Omar Abdullah on Centre's J&K statehood promise: Shouldn't take much time

India Today

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed hope that the Union Territory's statehood would soon be restored, citing the central government's previous commitment. “We hope J&K being a UT is a temporary phase and the Centre fulfills its promise of restoring statehood as soon as possible,” he said. The Chief Minister also referenced the Supreme Court's verdict …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Uttam hails Singh’s critical role during statehood struggle

Deccan Chronicle

Speaking on the condolence motion, introduced by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted Singh’s vast contributions to India, including his pioneering economic reforms and welfare initiatives. He recalled Singh’s roles across segments, including service as the finance secretary, RBI governor, deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, UGC chairman, Union finance minister and as the prime minister. Uttam …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?

The Independent

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The Independent

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3 weeks ago

HT Archives: Delhi gets its own assembly as Parl approves move

Hindustan Times

Parliament on December 20, 1991, put its seal of approval for setting up of a 70-member legislative assembly and a seven-member council of ministers for Delhi with the adoption of the Constitution Amendment Bill by both the Houses. Initiating the discussion on the bill, BJP’s Madan Lal Khurana said his party was supporting the measure “half-heartedly” as the proposed assembly …

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3 weeks, 2 days 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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3 weeks, 3 days ago

J&K CM likely to meet Shah again, press for statehood restoration

Hindustan Times

After taking oath as J&K chief minister two months ago, Omar Abdullah is likely to meet Union home minister Amit Shah for a second time and press for restoration of J&K’s statehood. J&K CM Omar Abdullah Omar, earlier, had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and other Union ministers. According to the people in know of matter, …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Congress must justify leadership role in INDIA bloc, says ally Omar Abdullah

India Today

Acknowledging growing discontent among INDIA bloc partners with the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked the party to justify its leadership role in the alliance instead of taking it for granted. "By virtue of being the single largest party in Parliament, and also having the leader of opposition in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya …

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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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3 weeks, 6 days ago

CM Omar Abdullah Calls J-K's Dual Governance Model 'Recipe For Disaster'; Demands Statehood Restoration From Centre

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 14 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has bluntly termed the dual governance model in the Union Territory -- where he shares power with the lieutenant governor -- a "recipe for disaster”, as he urged the Centre to keep its promise and restore statehood to the region at the earliest. In his first sit-down interview …

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1 month 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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1 month ago

Ministers in Telangana Assembly Praise Sonia Gandhi’s Role in Statehood

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Several ministers speaking in the Legislative Assembly on Monday recalled the role of Congress senior Sonia Gandhi, who they said, was instrumental in Telangana achieving statehood. Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy described Sonia Gandhi as the sole driving force behind Telangana's creation. Uttam Kumar Reddy also pointed out that it was only Sonia Gandhi’s determination that ensured Hyderabad’s …

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1 month ago

Disrespecting and Distorting Telangana Talli Will Be a Criminal Offence: CM Revanth

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy issued a stern warning against disrespecting Telangana Talli or attempting to alter its design, stressing that any such actions would attract heavy legal consequences. The Chief Minister said, "An embodiment of our culture and traditions, Telangana Talli represents self-respect, history and the spirit of sacrifice that led to the creation of this state." In …

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1 month ago

Farmers protest over neglect of Upper Krishna Project, threaten to launch stir for statehood

Hindustan Times

Amid the ongoing protest against the state government over its alleged neglect of the Upper Krishna Project in Bagalkot district, the farmers have threatened to begin a protest demanding a separate statehood for North Karnataka if the demands are not fulfilled. Hundreds of farmers from across Bagalkot have been protesting since November 29 at the deputy commissioner’s office and the …

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1 month ago

‘Big battle’: CM Omar says he will talk to PM Modi, Shah to restore J&K statehood

New Indian Express

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday hinted at a “big battle” for restoration of statehood and said that he would talk to PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah about it. And that battle is for restoration of statehood to J&K.” On August 5, 2019, the Centre scrapped J&K’s special status and bifurcated erstwhile state …

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1 month, 1 week ago

KTR, Harish lead BRS Deeksha Divas, recall KCR's role in statehood movement

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Congress government in the state, and the BJP in the Centre, were constantly undermining the struggle that the people went through to achieve statehood for Telangana, and there is an urgent need for youth of today to know about the Telangana movement, BRS working president K.T..Rama Rao said on Friday. Addressing a gathering of BRS leaders at Telangana …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Puducherry government silent on Statehood demand, says CPI(M)

The Hindu

The Communist Party of India has flayed the AINRC-BJP government for being silent on the demand for Statehood for Puducherry. Addressing a press conference to announce the 24th State conference of the Puducherry unit of CPI, party secretary R. Rajangam said the AINRC and BJP have remained silent on the Statehood issue after both the parties formed a coalition government …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre to announce rules defining J&K CM, cabinet’s powers

Hindustan Times

The Centre is expected to announce business rules for Jammu and Kashmir wherein powers of the chief minister, his council of ministers will be defined clearly. J&K CM Omar Abdullah As the elected government led by Omar Abdullah took over reins of power in October, the day-to-day functioning of the public government has been hampered in the absence of business …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi, Shah attacking Cong over Article 370 for Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls gains: Farooq Abdullah

Hindustan Times

National Conference president and former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of continuing a tirade on the Congress over Article 370 in an attempt to weaken and reap dividends in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. National Conference president and Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah Fielding media queries, Abdullah said, “The Congress is today …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP using Article 370 to weaken Congress, win Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls: Farooq Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle

Jammu: The BJP's onslaught on the Congress over Article 370 of the Constitution is aimed at weakening the opposition party and winning the elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday. Asked about the statements of Congress leaders that there is no mention of the restoration of Article 370 in a recently-passed resolution in the …

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

DC Edit | Centre must deliver on J&K statehood pledge

Dual centres of power not to anyone’s advantage: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

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

Omar Abdullah on Centre's J&K statehood promise: Shouldn't take much time

Uttam hails Singh’s critical role during statehood struggle

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HT Archives: Delhi gets its own assembly as Parl approves move

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

J&K CM likely to meet Shah again, press for statehood restoration

Congress must justify leadership role in INDIA bloc, says ally Omar Abdullah

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

CM Omar Abdullah Calls J-K's Dual Governance Model 'Recipe For Disaster'; Demands Statehood Restoration From Centre

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

Ministers in Telangana Assembly Praise Sonia Gandhi’s Role in Statehood

Disrespecting and Distorting Telangana Talli Will Be a Criminal Offence: CM Revanth

Farmers protest over neglect of Upper Krishna Project, threaten to launch stir for statehood

‘Big battle’: CM Omar says he will talk to PM Modi, Shah to restore J&K statehood

KTR, Harish lead BRS Deeksha Divas, recall KCR's role in statehood movement

Puducherry government silent on Statehood demand, says CPI(M)

Centre to announce rules defining J&K CM, cabinet’s powers

Modi, Shah attacking Cong over Article 370 for Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls gains: Farooq Abdullah

BJP using Article 370 to weaken Congress, win Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls: Farooq Abdullah