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Sameer Koul Hits Out at PDP, Questions Its Past Alliance with BJP

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Sameer Koul Hits Out at PDP, Questions Its Past Alliance with BJP

In a recent turn of events in Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape, Sameer Koul, a prominent figure within the region, has taken a bold stance against the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its historical collaboration with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Koul’s outspoken criticism has reignited discussions surrounding the complexities of political alliances in the region and raised pertinent questions about the ideological integrity of the parties involved. The PDP, led by Mehbooba Mufti, has been a significant player in Jammu and Kashmir politics, advocating for regional autonomy and greater…

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Mehbooba Mufti Accuses Centre: ‘Peace in Kashmir’ Attained Through Repression, Jails, and UAPA

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Mehbooba Mufti Accuses Centre: 'Peace in Kashmir' Attained Through Repression, Jails, and UAPA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) organized a massive public meeting on Wednesday in the Chadoora constituency of Budgam district. The public rally was addressed by the party president, Mehbooba Mufti, to galvanize support for the party youth president and parliamentary candidate for the Srinagar-Pulwama parliamentary constituency, Waheed Ur Rehman Parra. The party’s senior leader, Mohammad Yaseen Bhat, along with several other party functionaries, were present on the occasion. Hundreds of people gathered and attended the party rally. Addressing the rally, party president Mehbooba Mufti said that the PDP is fighting…

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NC Faces Setback in Kargil: Leaders Decline Support for INDIA Candidate

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NC Faces Setback in Kargil: Leaders Decline Support for INDIA Candidate

The NC high command is pressuring us to support the official candidate of Congress from Ladakh, which is unacceptable to us. — Qamar Ali Akhoon, senior NC leader In a major development which has made the politics of Ladakh ahead of Lok Sabha poll on May 20 complicated, all leaders of the National Conference (NC) in Kargil on Monday resigned from the party after they were asked to support INDIA bloc candidate, Tsering Namgyal, instead of Independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan. The political situation in Ladakh had become complex a…

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Abdullah’s Advocate Dialogue with Pakistan on Kashmir: Why Not Extend Talks Beyond Borders?

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India is even talking to China, a dialogue is ongoing there. Why not Pakistan?, NC chief Dr. Abdullah asked National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah pitched for a dialogue with Pakistan over the Kashmir issue on Monday. “You (India) are talking to everyone. India is even talking to China; a dialogue is ongoing there. Why not that side (Pakistan)? You claim a part of J&K is there. The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) himself says war is no longer a solution. There is no other way…

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Farooq Abdullah: ‘EVM is a Theft Machine’, Warns of VVPAT Fraud, Attacks PM Modi

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Farooq Abdullah: 'EVM is a Theft Machine', Warns of VVPAT Fraud, Attacks PM Modi

Farooq Abdullah warned all voters against VVPAT fraud, calling EVMs “theft machines”, and lobbed attacks at PM Modi over communal politics. National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday warned the voters in the union territory against EVM and VVPAT fraud, urging them to be vigilant when it comes to manipulations in the Electronic Voting Machines. Terming EVMs as “theft machines”, the former J&K chief minister urged all the voters in Kashmir to check the LED light on the machines when they go in…

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Farooq Abdullah Accuses PM Modi of Spreading Fear and Hate Among Hindus to Regain Power

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Farooq Abdullah Accuses PM Modi of Spreading Fear and Hate Among Hindus to Regain Power

Most National Conference party leaders have made the BJP and its anti-Muslim narrative central to their election campaign in the Kashmir Valley Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spreading hate and infusing fear psychosis among Hindus to return to power in the country. Speaking at an election rally in Srinagar’s Khanyar area, Dr. Abdullah referred to the speeches made by Mr. Modi in elections rallies across the country. “Mr. Modi’s poll speeches are all about…

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PDP Rebounds: Party Resurges Amid Loss of Senior Leadership

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PDP Rebounds: Party Resurges Amid Loss of Senior Leadership

Campaigning alone despite being part of the INDIA bloc, the PDP candidates especially the party chief Mufti and the Srinagar seat’s candidate Waheed ur Rehman Parra are attracting good crowds in their rallies and road shows The Peoples Democratic Party led by Mehbooba Mufti is on a revival mode after losing most of its senior leaders post the abrogation of Article 370– courtesy vigorous poll campaigning, symbolism and messaging of being left alone for Lok Sabha elections and also wooing of the youth, women and tribal voters with an appeal…

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Waheed Rehman Parra Alleges Altaf Bukhari as ‘Delhi’s Proxy in Kashmir’, Accuses Him of Arbitrary Detentions

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Waheed Rehman Parra Alleges Altaf Bukhari as 'Delhi's Proxy in Kashmir', Accuses Him of Arbitrary Detentions

People’s Democratic Party Youth President and Parliament Candidate for Srinagar constituency, Waheed Rehman Parra on Friday said that Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari is “Delhi’s man in Kashmir, who dances on the directives of his masters”. “His (Bukhari’s) job is to arbitrarily detain young boys, blacken their lives and release them the next day,” Parra alleged while addressing a public meeting in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “He daily harasses Jamaat-e-Islami workers, pressuring them for votes. This is the essence and existence of his politics and business. Where did he accumulate…

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Beyond the Ballot Box: Choosing Leaders Who Build, Not Just Promise

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Beyond the Ballot Box: Choosing Leaders Who Build, Not Just Promise

Leader vs. Seller: Unmasking the Traits That Define True Leadership By: Javid Amin Election season ignites a flurry of activity. Faces plastered on billboards, passionate speeches echoing through rallies, and a constant barrage of promises fill the air. But amidst this whirlwind, a crucial question often gets lost in the noise: How do we choose leaders who will truly serve our needs? This article goes beyond the soundbites and flashy campaigns. We delve into a deeper exploration of the qualities that define a strong leader, one who will build a…

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Local Leaders or Delhi’s Delegates: The Choice is Yours, Omar Abdullah Tells Voters

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Local Leaders or Delhi's Delegates: The Choice is Yours, Omar Abdullah Tells Voters

National Conference (NC) Vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the voters in Kashmir had to decide whether they wanted to send their representatives to Delhi or Delhi’s representatives to Delhi. Addressing a public rally at Prof Shoukat Ali Stadium after filing his nomination papers at the office of Returning Officer (RO) Baramulla, Abdullah said that in the Lok Sabha elections, NC was not in competition with an individual but it was fighting directly against the power of New Delhi, New Delhi’s government, and the Rashtriya…

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