National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday won the by-poll to the Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary seat, beating his PDP rival Nazir Ahmad Khan. Earlier, Abdullah had taken an unassailable lead of 10,255 votes.
Read MoreDay: April 15, 2017
Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah close to winning Srinagar bypoll
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah is on his way to winning the Srinagar bypoll and regaining his pride after his shock defeat from the same constituency in 2014. Abdullah was leading by over 9,000 votes over his closest rival, the PDP’s Nazir Ahmad Khan, PTI reported. Abdullah lost in 2014 to the then PDP candidate Tariq Karra, who is now with the Congress. In fact, the Srinagar seat fell vacant after Karra resigned from the PDP. He later joined the Congress which was in an electoral alliance with the…
Read MoreBollywood stars come calling to Valley
The efforts of the government to bring Bollywood back to the Valley bore some fruit today as a film crew shot at the picturesque Tulip Garden in the foothills of the Zabarwan range. Even as schedules of several film shootings had been cancelled last year due to the unrest, the authorities say more stars were coming to the Valley in the coming days that would renew Kashmir’s Bollywood connection. “Star cast of movie ‘India Tujhe Salaam’ starring Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and Aarya Babbar, son of veteran star Raj Babbar,…
Read MoreGanderbal areas shut for 5th day in Protest
Locals Rename Chowk In Memory Of Youth Killed By BSF On the fifth consecutive day on Friday the highway township Baroosa and adjoining areas continued to remain shut to mourn the killing of a local youth, Omar Farooq (25), by Border Security Force on April 9. Locals assembled outside Jamia Masjid Baroosa after Friday prayers and marched up to main chowk where they staged sit-in for an hour. A Hurriyat (G) leader after addressing prayer congregation in the Jamia Masjid lead the protest march. “We demand probe in the matter,…
Read MoreDivide Valley to resettle minorities: Panun Kashmir
Expressing concern over the rising radicalisation in Kashmir and deterioration in security situation, the Panun Kashmir (PK) today said the division of the Valley had become imperative to create a peaceful zone for minorities. Reiterating their demand for a separate homeland for the Pandits in the Valley, the PK has said it is the only way to resettle the displaced community in their ancient homeland. Addressing a press conference, PK chairman Ajay Chrangoo and convener Agnishekhar alleged that they had been warning that radicalisation was turning the Valley into “ungovernable…
Read More40 Schools designated as polling stations damaged during bypoll in Budgam
More than 35 schools were damaged by protesters in Budgam district during the Srinagar parliamentary bypoll on April 9. Chief Education Officer (CEO), Budgam, Inderjeet Sharma said 35-40 schools, where polling stations were set up, were damaged by protesters on April 9. “According to our preliminary assessment, nearly 35-40 schools were attacked by protesters where polling stations were set up. It will take us two more days to come up with a report and assess the full damage,” said the CEO. The official said around 10 schools had been severely…
Read MoreHad warned Election Commission of India against holding byelections : Mehboba Mufti
Says commission was cautioned about violence, low voter turnout Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said the state government had warned the Election Commission of India that the situation in the Valley was not conducive to holding by elections to the Srinagar and Anantnag parliamentary seats. The CM said she had warned the ECI of possible violence and low turnout in the elections. “We had informed the ECI that situation in Kashmir was not conducive to holding by elections as wounds of the deaths occurred last were still fresh and people…
Read MoreFresh protests in Valley as new videos emerge
Protests erupted in several parts of the Kashmir valley on Friday afternoon as fresh videos of demonstrations during Sunday’s bypoll in the Srinagar parliamentary constituency emerged, showing gruesome visuals of demonstrators getting shot. The protests on Friday afternoon were held outside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar’s old city where members of a separatist group raised slogans and demanded the release of the arrested youth. Another protest was held in north Kashmir’s Sopore town, where youth attempted to take out a march but were intercepted by the security forces, leading to clashes.…
Read MoreFarooq Abdullah of National Conference leads by 2121 Votes: By-election Results
At the end of counting of third round, Farooq was leading by 2121 votes Farooq Abdullah of National Conference continued lead over his nearest rival Nazir Khan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as counting of votes was underway for bypolls to Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency. At the end of counting of third round, Farooq was leading by 2121 votes. Farooq Abdullah: 7810 Nazir Khan: 5689
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