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Signature Campaign on J&K Statehood: Symbolism, Strategy, or Mere Theatrics?

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Signature Campaign on J&K Statehood: Symbolism, Strategy, or Mere Theatrics?

Opposition Tears Into Omar Abdullah’s Move, Calling It a Betrayal of Public Trust By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 A Campaign That Raised More Questions Than Hope On Independence Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced what he described as a “massive democratic mobilization”—a door-to-door signature campaign across all 90 Assembly constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir. The campaign, planned to run over eight weeks, seeks to gather lakhs of signatures demanding the restoration of J&K’s statehood, a promise that has remained unfulfilled since the abrogation of Article 370 and the…

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Omar Abdullah’s Sharp Rebuke to Supreme Court’s Pahalgam Remark: Statehood, Security, and the Battle for J&K’s Future

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Omar Abdullah’s Sharp Rebuke to Supreme Court’s Pahalgam Remark: Statehood, Security, and the Battle for J&K’s Future

When Hope Turns to Caution By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 Just 24 hours before India celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervor, Omar Abdullah—the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir—was preparing to address his people at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Hopes were high. The air was filled with speculation that this might be the year when the Centre finally announced the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood—a promise made repeatedly since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. But instead of celebratory announcements, Omar Abdullah’s tone was one of…

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J&K Reservation Row: Open Merit Students Slam Government Over Health Department Recruitment | ‘Merit is Being Crushed’

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J&K Reservation Row: Open Merit Students Slam Government Over Health Department Recruitment | 'Merit is Being Crushed'

Open Merit Students Protest J&K Health Department Recruitment | Reservation Row in Jammu & Kashmir 2025 By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 30 July 2025 A New Controversy Erupts in J&K’s Recruitment Landscape The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir finds itself amid another political and social storm—this time over job reservations. The government’s recent advertisement for 621 posts in the Health and Medical Education Department has sparked intense backlash, particularly from the Open Merit Students Association (OMSA). While the notification was part of the administration’s plan to bolster medical…

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BJP Hits Back: Omar Abdullah Accused of “Glorifying Rioters” and Undermining Law & Order

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BJP Hits Back: Omar Abdullah Accused of “Glorifying Rioters” and Undermining Law & Order

Law Vs Legacy: BJP Accuses CM of Undermining Order in J&K By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 As Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s July 14 actions and subsequent July 15 speech gained national attention, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wasted no time in mounting an aggressive counteroffensive. Their message: Omar’s defiance wasn’t an act of democratic courage—but political provocation. The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the BJP accused Omar of mocking law enforcement, glorifying historical unrest, and endangering public order by dramatizing the Martyrs’ Day observance. “It was…

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Mehbooba Mufti Accuses NC of ‘Double Speak’ Over Martyrs’ Day Debate

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Mehbooba Mufti Accuses NC of 'Double Speak' Over Martyrs’ Day Debate

As July 13 approaches, PDP intensifies its criticism of the National Conference, calling out its alleged silence and inconsistency over Kashmir’s historical remembrance. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 The politics of memory is once again stirring Kashmir’s fragile political waters. With National Conference (NC) campaigning for the restoration of ‘Martyrs’ Day’ on July 13, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has accused NC of double speak and political opportunism, reopening old wounds and fueling new tensions. Mehbooba’s Sharp Critique In a fiery statement, Mehbooba Mufti said the NC’s…

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A New Dawn or Political Gamble? The People’s Alliance for Change Rattles Kashmir’s Political Landscape

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A New Dawn or Political Gamble? The People’s Alliance for Change Rattles Kashmir’s Political Landscape

A Political Resurgence in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Jammu and Kashmir’s political theatre is witnessing a tectonic shift. In a move that could potentially alter the region’s power dynamics and revive dormant demands, three regional parties have joined hands to form the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC). This alliance is not just another pre-election arrangement—it’s a statement of intent, a political rebellion, and for many, a flicker of hope. The new coalition comprises: Sajad Lone’s Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (PC) Hakeem Yaseen’s Jammu…

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Mehbooba Mufti Praises Iran’s Resistance: Geopolitical Shockwaves & India’s Diplomatic Tightrope

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Mehbooba Mufti Praises Iran’s Resistance: Geopolitical Shockwaves & India’s Diplomatic Tightrope

Mehbooba Mufti Praises Iran’s Resistance: A Political Wake-Up Call By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 June 2025 How PDP’s Chairperson stirred geopolitical debate and reframed Kashmir’s foreign-policy discourse A Kashmiri Voice Echoes in Global Conflict When a prominent political leader like Mehbooba Mufti issues a declaration that “Iran’s resilience brought America and Israel to their knees,” it sends ripples across diplomatic circles. The PDP president didn’t merely comment—she delivered a clear geopolitical statement, warmly endorsing Iran’s stand, labeling Iran’s response a testament to courage and conviction, while also sharply…

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Mehbooba Mufti Advocates Kashmiri Pandit Return in Historic Meeting with J&K LG Manoj Sinha

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Mehbooba Mufti Advocates Kashmiri Pandit Return in Historic Meeting with J&K LG Manoj Sinha

A Long-Awaited Meeting Signals a Shift Toward Reconciliation In a politically significant moment, Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. This was her first formal interaction with the LG in over five years, breaking a prolonged period of political silence between regional leadership and the UT administration. At the heart of this conversation was the dignified return and reintegration of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, a community that fled the Valley…

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Reviving Kashmir’s Economy: Omar Abdullah’s Call to Action for the Central Government

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Reviving Kashmir's Economy: Omar Abdullah's Call to Action for the Central Government

A New Dawn for Kashmir: Proposals to Restore Tourism, Security, and Public Trust Srinagar 24 May 2025: In a significant move to revive the economy and restore public trust in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Central government to take proactive steps to address the region’s economic and security concerns. Speaking at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, Abdullah proposed a dual approach to tackle the challenges following the Pahalgam terror attack. Key Proposals: A Dual Approach to Revival Abdullah’s proposals are centered around two primary…

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Major Bureaucratic Shake-Up: 58 Officers Transferred Across Jammu & Kashmir!

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Major Bureaucratic Shake-Up: 58 Officers Transferred Across Jammu & Kashmir!

Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir: 58 Officers Transferred, Including Div Com Kashmir A Strategic Shift in Governance In a significant administrative shake-up, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has transferred 58 officers, including the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, V K Bidhuri. The reshuffle, which includes 49 IAS officers and 9 IPS officers, is aimed at optimizing governance, improving efficiency, and addressing regional administrative needs. This move comes at a critical juncture, as Jammu & Kashmir continues to navigate political, security, and developmental challenges. The reshuffle is expected to…

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