Regional Parties Paved the Way: Azad Acknowledges BJP’s Rise

Regional Parties Paved the Way: Azad Acknowledges BJP's Rise

Former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, president of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, today criticised political parties for misleading the public, particularly leaders with dubious histories. He said those who accuse him of being with the BJP, actually brought the latter to J&K. “They accuse us of being a part of the BJP. I was neither their MP nor minister. They enjoyed ministries with them. They brought BJP to J&K,” Azad said. Addressing people in Bhalessa, his hometown in Doda district, Azad questioned their contributions of the regional political parties, alleging…

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Call for Peace: Omar Abdullah Urges Both India and Pakistan to Foster Dialogue Amidst Tensions

Omar Abdullah Urges Both India and Pakistan to Foster Dialogue Amidst Tensions

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said both India and Pakistan should create conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue. Abdullah, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, slammed those saying India should use force to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and asserted that when push comes to shove, the final mile is always crossed through dialogue. ”Let me put it this way, you will not get a solution to any problem through just the use of force. Ultimately, when push comes to shove, the final mile is…

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Congress Grows Stronger: Pandit Outfit AIKHF Joins Forces in Merger Move

Congress Grows Stronger: Pandit Outfit AIKHF Joins Forces in Merger Move

The All India Kashmiri Hindu Forum (AIKHF) merged into the Congress at the party headquarters here on Saturday. J&K Pradesh Congress Committee president Vikar Rasool Wani welcomed AIKHF chairman Rattan Lal Bhan and other office-bearers into the party fold. The AIKHF was formed in 1998. Hundreds of members of the All India Kashmiri Hindu Forum joining the Congress is a big boost for the party, Wani told reporters. He also called on all Kashmiri Pandit organisations to join the party and accused the BJP-led Central government of “fooling” the community…

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