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BJP’s Kashmir Strategy: Partnering with Independents, No Ties with Rashid or Jamaat

September 16, 2024 Editor

BJP Banks on 32 Independents, Regional Outfits in Kashmir, But No Truck With Engineer Rashid or Jamaat-e-Islami The BJP is confident of forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir with the help of regional outfits and independents who are contesting strongly in the Kashmir Valley. However, the party is not in favour of Engineer Rashid’s outfit or candidates of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, sources say. As per the assessment of the party, at least 32 independents are strongly contesting in seats in the Kashmir Valley and many are likely to emerge…

Debunking Myths: Manoj Sinha on Alleged Power Surge of J&K Lt Governor

September 16, 2024 Editor

Pointing out that the State Reorganisation Act was challenged in the Supreme Court along with the scrapping of the Article 370, he said it now has the approval of the court. Srinagar: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has questioned the controversy over the alleged increase in the powers of Lieutenant Governor of the union Territory, asking if such a bill has been presented in parliament. Speaking about the Opposition comments on the issue, he told NDTV in an exclusive interview: “Some things are done to create…

Last-Minute Alliance: Jamaat and Engineer Rashid Shake Up J&K Polls

September 16, 2024 Editor

Political rivals of the Jamaat and the AIP hinted at a “behind the scenes” conspiracy in the alliance. In a significant development, the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) have stitched a “strategic” alliance for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The tie-up, which comes just two days ahead of the first phase of polls, materialised during a meeting of Rashid and Ghulam Qadir Wani, chief of the eight-member Jamaat panel that has engaged in talks with the Centre and declared its intention…

Omar Abdullah Slams PM Modi’s Focus on Dynastic Politics Amid Security Woes

September 15, 2024 Editor

Addressing an election rally in the Doda district in support of BJP candidates earlier in the day, Modi said political dynasties in Jammu and Kashmir have destroyed the region and not allowed new leadership to grow Prime Minister Narendra Modi should focus on the “deteriorating” security situation in Jammu and Kashmir instead of raising the bogey of dynastic politics, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Saturday. “Only 24 hours ago in Doda where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering, we lost two soldiers, including an officer. In…

Iltija Mufti Asserts PDP’s Crucial Role in Forming Non-BJP Government Amid Struggles

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 14: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is at its lowest right now but it will play an instrumental role in forming a non-BJP coalition government after the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, party leader Iltija Mufti has said. Iltija, the third generation politician from the Mufti family and daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, is in the midst of her debut election. She is contesting from south Kashmir’s Bijbehera assembly segment, considered the family’s bastion. In a freewheeling chat with PTI Videos, Iltija Mufti said she is…

Delhi Witnesses Kashmiri Pandit Demonstrations, Boycott of J&K Elections Reaffirmed

September 15, 2024 Editor

A group of migrant Kashmiri Pandits held a protest in Delhi on Saturday, reiterating their call to boycott the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and pressing for the enactment of a law to ensure legal recognition of alleged atrocities against the community. The peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar to mark “Martyrs’ Day” as a tribute to Kashmiri Hindus who fell to militancy during the past three decades in Jammu and Kashmir was organised by Panun Kashmir, Kashmiri Samiti Delhi, Roots in Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandit Conference and Youth for Panun…

Political Shift: Ex-Modi Ally Takes Stand Against BJP in Jammu and Kashmir

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 Editor

Political Dynamics Shift as Regional Leader Takes Stand Against BJP in Upcoming Elections By: Javid Amin In a significant political development, a former ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jammu and Kashmir has announced intentions to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from gaining control in the region. This move comes as the state gears up for its assembly elections, with various political parties vying for influence. The former ally’s decision is expected to reshape the electoral landscape, potentially impacting the BJP’s strategy and voter base. Background and Context…

PDP’s Struggle for Survival Amidst Four-Cornered Contest in Kashmir

September 14, 2024 Editor

Once a dominant force in J&K, the PDP faces an uphill battle in upcoming elections after a poor showing in 2024, struggling against rivals and past alliances. In 2014, the Peoples Democratic Party was the single-largest party in the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and went on to form the government in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A decade later, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s party is fighting a battle for its survival in its erstwhile bastion of south Kashmir. The party faced a rout in the 2024…

J&K Transformed: 890 Central Laws Enforced Post-Article 370, BJP Reports

September 14, 2024 Editor

Addressing media persons here, Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson YV Sharma said 209 laws of the erstwhile state of J&K have also been repealed after the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson YV Sharma on Friday said 890 central laws have been implemented in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, and several revolutionary steps have also been taken by the Modi government for the welfare of the people. Addressing media persons here, Sharma said 209 laws of the erstwhile…

Political Outcry: Engineer Rashid Accuses NC and PDP of Failure, Recalls Tihar Jail Experience

September 14, 2024 Editor

Anantnag, Sep 13: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) chief and Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid Friday criticised the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their failure to represent the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “If they had represented the aspirations of people, today they would have not turned to me,” Rashid said addressing a rally in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Rashid walked out of jail on Wednesday and landed at Srinagar airport a day later. After addressing a public rally in the Delina area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district…