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‘IIT for Jammu, Bullets for Kashmir?’ ask NC

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National Conference on Sunday expressed alarm over BJP’s intentions, saying it would divide J&K into two and further augment the perception of its prejudice against the people of Kashmir. Lashing out at BJP, NC State Spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu said the timing of IIT Jammu inauguration was insensitive towards the people of Kashmir and underlined the party’s contempt towards the sentiment in the Valley. “When you cut ribbons in Jammu at a time when Kashmir is on fire and when coffins of young boys are being lowered into graves here.…

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Mehbooba Mufti meets Rajnath Singh in wake of Kashmir unrest

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Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged the Centre to reach out to the people of the troubled state and talk to all stakeholders. “Jammu and Kashmir can become a bridge between India and Pakistan, if proper dialogue process is initiated,” the Jammu & Kashmir chief minister said after a meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. She met the Home Minister in the wake of unrest in the valley following the death of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani. At least 50 people have lost their lives and…

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Syed Salahuddin threatens Nuclear War; ‘Who gave Salahuddin right to speak about Kashmir?’: Venkaiah Naidu

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After Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin today threatened a nuclear attack on India over the Kashmir issue, Union Minister Venkiah Naidu slammed the terrorist and asked who gave him the right to speak about Kashmir, ANI reported. “Who is he and who has given him the right to speak about Kashmir? Dhamki se kuch nahin hoga (His threats won’t work on us),” said Venkaiah Naidu, parliamentary affairs minister told ANI today. The minister also chastised Pakistan for allowing the likes of Salahuddin and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed operate freely on its…

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Oppn demands start of political process; NC stages protest march against civilian killings

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Urging the Prime Minister to break his silence on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, Opposition in Rajya Sabha led by Congress today demanded initiation of a political process to defuse the crisis that has led to an unprecedented 30 days of curfew across the Valley. The Opposition parties also demanded stopping the use of pellet guns on protesters, even as one member demanded withdrawal of AFPSA from the Kashmir Valley and withdrawal of the dominating presence of army from civilian areas. Raising the issue in Zero Hour after his notice…

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BJP seeks talks between all stakeholders to end violence

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A BJP-organised conclave in Jammu & Kashmir has sought dialogue between all stakeholders to end the ongoing spell of violence in the Valley. The conclave, organised by BJP general secretary and pointsman on J&K affairs, Ram Madhav, at the Patnitop hill station in Doda district was attended by senior party leaders from the state and many intellectuals associated with the party along with prominent members of RSS. Sources in BJP said there were strong calls during the brain-storming session for dialogue between all stakeholders within the state to end the…

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Has New Delhi declared war on Kashmir : Omar Abdullah

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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of the Opposition National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, on Saturday said he was dismayed at the continued bloodshed in the Kashmir Valley and disappointed at the Centre’s apathy towards this “very grave situation”. He also accused the government of misleading the Supreme Court by saying the situation was improving and is under control. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) too expressed its concern over the killing spree and what it alleged is the Prime Minister’s silence on the “highly disturbing situation” in Kashmir. State general…

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Govt urged to move cautiously while dealing with Kashmir Issue: Patnitop conclave

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The Union government has been urged to move cautiously in dealing with the vexed Kashmir issue because any wrong decision at this crucial juncture would prove to be disastrous for the nation. This observation was made during the first day of the two-day conclave of the India Foundation, which began in the Patnitop area of Ramban district today. As many as 80 intellectuals, inclined towards the BJP and Sangh Parivar, are attending the conclave of the India Foundation — a pro-BJP think tank, comprising journalists, thinkers and intellectuals. Sources said…

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When will PM Modi ‘Wake up to the Crisis’ asks Omar Abdullah

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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on the prevailing situation. “Heart breaking & worrying in equal measure. At what point will the Centre (read Hon PM) wake up to the crisis here?” Omar tweeted on Friday. He was reacting to the death of three people in security forces action after violent protests. The opposition National Conference working president hit out at the Centre for claiming that the situation in the Valley was improving. “1 more unfortunate death, countless injuries today & the…

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Cong asks BJP to come clear on ‘Police Apology’ remark of Chief Minister

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The Congress today asked the BJP to come clear on the statement of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in which she had asked the police to apologise for the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. A section of the media had reportedly quoted a senior police officer as saying that the Chief Minister had instructed the police to apologise to the Kashmiri youth for the killing of Burhan Wani. “Such reports were published two days ago and the government has yet not contradicted the same which substantiates the authenticity of…

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Geelani condemns Rajnath’s statement in SAARC summit

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‘India wants to hide its terrorist activities by such statements’ Chairman Hurriyat (G), Syed Ali Geelani while reacting to the statement of the Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the recent SAARC summit Friday said India is the “largest terrorist country in the world and if anyone is needed to be isolated it is this very country.” Geelani was reacting to Singh’s statement in Islamabad Pakistan in which he had said “the terror sponsored countries should be isolated.” Addressing the media persons before his arrest Geelani said by issuing such statements,…

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