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Waheed Parra Raises Alarm Over Depoliticisation and Demographic Threat in Kashmir

April 11, 2025 Editor

PDP Legislator Criticizes Political Inaction and Highlights Concerns Over Identity Srinagar, 11 April 2025: A Call for Action Amid Growing Concerns Waheed Parra, a legislator from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing political and demographic changes in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Parra accused the ruling administration and opposition parties of failing to address the fears of the region’s people, particularly in the wake of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in August 2019. Depoliticisation of Kashmir Parra criticized the lack…

NC, PDP, and Apni Party to Challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

April 10, 2025 Editor

Political and Legal Battle Intensifies Over Controversial Legislation Srinagar,09 April 2025: A United Front Against the Waqf Act The amendments to the Waqf Act have triggered a political storm in Jammu and Kashmir, with the ruling National Conference (NC), opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party announcing their plans to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the legislation. The Act, which has sparked protests and disrupted proceedings in the Legislative Assembly, is being described by critics as a direct attack on the religious autonomy and property…

Chance Encounter or Political Optics? Rijiju Meets Omar, Farooq Abdullah

April 10, 2025 Editor

Union Minister Emphasizes Chance Meeting, Urges Focus on Kashmir’s Beauty Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Meeting Under Scrutiny Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his recent interaction with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden. The meeting, which coincided with ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who accused the NC of extending a warm welcome to the architect of the contentious legislation. Rijiju, however,…

Three Key Bills Passed by J&K Assembly Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Assent

April 8, 2025 Editor

Legislative Milestone Marks Progress in Governance and Financial Reforms Jammu, 07 April 2025: A Significant Legislative Development The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has achieved a major milestone with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha granting assent to three key bills passed during the budget session. Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, informed the House on Monday that the bills were approved on March 25, 2025, marking a significant step in the region’s governance and financial reforms. The Bills in Focus The three bills that received gubernatorial assent are:…

Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

April 8, 2025 Editor

Political and Religious Leaders Unite Against Assembly Speaker’s Move Srinagar,07 April 205: A Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has come under fire from opposition parties and religious leaders for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the ongoing budget session. The decision, citing the sub judice status of the matter, has been labeled as a betrayal of the public mandate and an alarming sign of political capitulation. The Waqf Bill Controversy The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament and signed…

Amit Shah’s Kashmir Visit Coincides with Separatists Renouncing Hurriyat Ideology

April 8, 2025 Editor

A Historic Shift as Leaders Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution Srinagar, 07 April 2015: Winds of Change in the Valley Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s arrival in Kashmir has coincided with a significant political development: three senior separatist leaders have publicly renounced their association with the Hurriyat Conference and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. This marks a historic shift in the region’s political landscape, as separatist leaders increasingly distance themselves from the ideology that has dominated Kashmir’s discourse for decades. A Series of Renunciations The latest leaders to…

NC Government Faces Backlash as Minister Acknowledges Error in Reservation Policy Affidavit

April 7, 2025 Editor

Opposition Parties Seize Opportunity to Criticize the NC-Led Administration Srinagar, 06 April 2025 – A Controversial Admission The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has come under intense scrutiny after Education Minister Sakina Itoo publicly admitted an “error” in an affidavit submitted to the High Court regarding the region’s reservation policy. The statement followed sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the administration of negligence and insensitivity toward marginal communities. The controversy has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders accusing the NC-led coalition of failing to uphold…

Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Labels Waqf Amendment Bill as ‘Anti-Muslim Intent’: Sparks Political Debate

April 5, 2025 Editor

RSS-BJP Criticized for Ignoring Minority Voices in Parliament Srinagar 04 April 2025: A Controversial Bill Ignites Political Backlash – As the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday, senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned the legislation, accusing the RSS-BJP regime of reaffirming its “anti-Muslim, anti-minority intent.” Mehdi, in a sharply worded statement, criticized the government for its majoritarian approach, claiming it has “ignored and humiliated” the lived realities of Muslims in India. Structural Marginalization in Parliament Mehdi expressed frustration over…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC: ‘Ignoring Real Issues, Mockery of People’s Mandate’

April 5, 2025 Editor

PDP President Calls for Focus on Youth, Rights, and Article 370 Srinagar 04 March 2025: A Sharp Critique of Governance and Priorities Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing the party of neglecting the core issues plaguing Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the PDP headquarters on Friday, Mehbooba criticized the NC for convening high-level meetings over “trivial administrative matters,” such as patwari transfers, instead of addressing the region’s most pressing challenges. Key Issues Highlighted by Mufti Mehbooba Mufti outlined…

J&K Governance in Crossfire: LG Asserts Authority Amid Transfer Controversy

April 5, 2025 Editor

Amid row over transfers, J&K LG says ‘fully aware of my jurisdiction’ Srinagar 04 April 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has firmly addressed the controversy surrounding the recent transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, stating that he is “fully aware of my jurisdiction” and has acted strictly within the framework of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. This statement comes amidst criticism from the National Conference and its allies, who view the transfers as an overreach and a challenge to the authority of the elected…