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Special Status Restoration a Diversion Tactic by New Government: J&K BJP Chief

November 7, 2024 Editor

The saffron brigade activists led by party president Sat Sharma and former president Ravinder Raina burnt an effigy having posters of chief minister Omar Abdullah and his deputy Surinder Choudhary outside BJP headquarters here The BJP’s J&K unit staged a protest on Wednesday against the state government’s move to pass a bill in the assembly that sought restoration of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The saffron brigade activists led by party president Sat Sharma and former president Ravinder Raina burnt an effigy having posters of chief minister Omar…

J&K Resolution Draws Mehbooba Mufti’s Ire: ‘Sad It Didn’t Term Abrogation Illegal’

November 7, 2024 Editor

Half-hearted effort: Mehbooba on J&K resolution for restoration of special status; Says it’s sad the resolution did not term the abrogation illegal PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the restoration of special status to the erstwhile state was a “half-hearted” effort, which could have been written “in a better way”. “We believe the language of this resolution could have been better. There is no condemnation of the abrogation of Article 370 in this resolution. They (NC) talk about holding…

Heated Debates Mark J&K Assembly’s First Session on Article 370

November 6, 2024 Editor

NC, PDP Spar Over Article 370: A Detailed Account of the Inaugural Session Srinagar: The inaugural session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday morning was marked by chaos and heated exchanges, primarily centered around the contentious issue of Article 370. The session saw the introduction of a surprise resolution by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Waheed Parra, calling for the restoration of J&K’s special status, which led to a ruckus in the Assembly. The Incident The commotion began when PDP’s Waheed Parra introduced a resolution opposing the abrogation of…

Restoring Statehood: The Key to J&K’s Democratic Future

November 6, 2024 Editor

Solemn Promise: On Restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir Baramulla, Nov 5, 2024 – The call by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory must be seen as both a demand from the newly elected regime and a reiteration of the promise made by the Centre. This call, part of the LG’s customary address to the Assembly, reflects the demand of the new dispensation headed by the National Conference and aligns with a recent Cabinet resolution. The Promise and…

J&K People Have Not Endorsed August 5 Decision: Omar Abdullah

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Editor

‘Reality is that people of Jammu & Kashmir have not endorsed August 5, 2019 decision’: CM Omar Abdullah Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on monday congratulated Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather on his election as Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. In his speech before the assembly, the Chief Minister highlighted Rather’s extensive legislative experience and the unanimous support he has received from the members. “On behalf of myself and the entire house, I extend my congratulations on your election as Speaker,” said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. “You were the…

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP’s Article 370 Resolution as ‘Publicity Stunt’

November 5, 2024 Editor

In a heated first day of the assembly session, Omar Abdullah dismisses the PDP’s resolution for restoring Article 370 as a mere publicity stunt, emphasising the need for genuine dialogue. NC called it a clever half attempt by PDP MLA. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said on November 4 that the resolution moved in the assembly seeking restoration of Article 370 was introduced just ‘for the cameras’ and carries no real significance. Abdullah said if there was a genuine intention behind the resolution, it should have been…

Ruling Alliance in J&K Holds Three Meetings Ahead of Assembly’s First Session

November 4, 2024 Editor

Ahead Of First Session Of J&K Assembly, Ruling Alliance Partners To Hold 3 Meetings Today Evening Srinagar 03 Nov : Ahead of the first session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, National Conference and Congress have called their separate legislature party meetings here on Sunday evening here before holding their joint meeting, sources disclosed. Quoting sources, news agency KNO reported that National Conference has called a meeting of its legislature party at the banquet hall here today evening. Senior National Conference leader and MLA Baramulla Javaid Hussain Baig confirmed…

Farooq Abdullah Demands Investigation into Increased Terror Incidents Since Omar’s Swearing-In

November 3, 2024 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Investigation into Spike in Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attacks Following Omar Abdullah’s Oath Jammu and Kashmir – In a call for heightened accountability, senior leader and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has urged an inquiry into the recent uptick in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir following his son Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in. Farooq Abdullah, a prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape, expressed concern over the spike in terror attacks in the region and questioned whether external factors were at play. Since Omar Abdullah assumed…

Lt Governor Slams J&K Government’s ‘Dual Character’ Amid Foundation Day Boycott

November 1, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government for boycotting the Union Territory’s Foundation Day, calling it a display of their “dual character”. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday boycotted the Union Territory’s Foundation Day celebrations, sparking a war of words between the Omar Abdullah-led government and the Lieutenant Governor. The ruling coalition, comprising the National Conference and Congress, announced they would not attend the event in Srinagar, asserting that they do not recognise Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory. Responding to the government’s…

Waheed Para Demands Scrapping of Reservation Policy in J&K, Cites Merit Concerns

October 30, 2024 Editor

Pulwama MLA says government must scrap unjust policy against merit and ensure reservations reflect true population proportions. PDP leader Waheed Para on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it can compromise the long-term quality and competence of institutions. In a post on X, Para said the J&K PSC-2023 results had only 40% of candidates selected on “open merit”, despite more than 70% of the state population being in the unreserved category. He was commenting on the candidates called for the Jammu and…