Omar Abdullah Slams PM’s ‘Wealth Redistribution’ Remark as Attempt to Divide Country

Omar Abdullah Slams PM's 'Wealth Redistribution' Remark as Attempt to Divide Country

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said attempts are being made to divide the country along communal lines and the INDIA bloc is fighting against those trying to spread hatred and fear. “The country is being told that Hindus are in danger,” he said, apparently referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “redistribution of wealth” attack against the Congress. “Attempts are being made to create tension… Hindus constitute 80 per cent of the population, while the Muslims constitute about 14 per cent. How can 14 per cent of the population…

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Navigating Sentiments on Article 370: BJP Stepped Back from Kashmir Lok Sabha Seats?

Navigating Sentiments on Article 370: BJP Stepped Back from Kashmir Lok Sabha Seats?

Sensing angst over Article 370, the BJP is avoiding a direct contest and hoping proxy parties will win from Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar and Baramulla The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir chief Ravinder Raina was expecting his bosses in Delhi to make clear their decision on the candidate to be fielded for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. Instead, Raina, on April 17, received a call that BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh was headed for Jammu. Raina and his colleagues in the J&K BJP were eventually stunned to know that the party would…

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Valley in Shadow: Kashmir Grapples with Worsening Power Crisis

Valley in Shadow: Kashmir Grapples with Worsening Power Crisis

A Valley in Shadow: Kashmir’s Power Crisis and the Path Towards a Brighter Future By: Javid Amin For residents of Kashmir, the struggle for reliable electricity has become a daily reality – a frustrating, and at times, debilitating burden. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) recently announced a continuation of power cuts due to limited power availability, casting a shadow over everyday life in the valley. This news comes as a heavy blow to Kashmiris from all walks of life. Students grapple with completing their studies under flickering lights,…

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