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BJP seeks talks between all stakeholders to end violence

August 8, 2016 Editor

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…

Has New Delhi declared war on Kashmir : Omar Abdullah

August 7, 2016 Editor

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…

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

August 7, 2016 Editor

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…

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

August 6, 2016 Editor

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…

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

August 6, 2016 Editor

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…

Geelani condemns Rajnath’s statement in SAARC summit

August 6, 2016 Editor

‘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,…

Talks with Separatists? BJP to set agenda at Patnitop meet

August 5, 2016 Editor

Madhav, pro-BJP think tank to discuss K-issue at conclave beginning tomorrow Amid speculation that the Centre is going to engage the Hurriyat Conference and other separatist groups into the dialogue process to bring normalcy in the turbulent Kashmir valley, BJP’s national general secretary Ram Madhav along with some intellectuals will conduct a two-day brain-storming session to set agenda for the talks. The session will be held at the picturesque Patnitop area of the Jammu division on August 6 and 7 where intellectuals from different parts of the country will sit…

Curfew, Protest, Shutdown continue across Valley for 27th Day, Night traffic resumes on Highway

August 4, 2016 Editor

Curfew and protest shutdown continued in Kashmir on Thursday for the 27th consecutive day. Over 100 protesters were injured on Wednesday in Adijan area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district when their rally was intercepted by the forces. Reports said central reserve police force (CRPF) troopers torched over two dozen motorcycles and other vehicles that participated in the protest rally. Protest rallies and marches also took place at Koil, Bijbehara and some other places in south Kashmir where the security forces did not intervene. Protesters marched with the body of a youth working as…

National Conference questions Centre’s silence over Kashmir

August 4, 2016 Editor

The National Conference (NC) questioned the Centre’s silence over the ongoing crisis in Kashmir, which entered its 26th day on Wednesday. “Two more protestors killed last night. The CM [Mehbooba Mufti] still wants to behave as though it’s business as usual but why is the Centre oblivious?” tweeted NC working president and former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah. The NC’s spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu also criticized Ms. Mufti for her “obtuse remarks and shocking insensitivity”. “Ms. Mufti has left no stone unturned to vilify and provoke the agitating youth and…