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Farooq Abdullah Challenges Aga Ruhullah to Resign: Inside the Escalating NC Rift Over Article 370

August 25, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah vs Aga Ruhullah: NC Rift Deepens Over Article 370, Resignation Challenge By: News Desk | 24 Aug 2026 Farooq Abdullah’s Challenge Changes the Nature of the NC Dispute The argument inside the National Conference has entered a more consequential phase. For weeks, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has been publicly questioning his party’s political direction, particularly its decision to emphasise restoration of statehood rather than making the restoration of Article 370 and wider constitutional guarantees the central demand. Now, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has answered him directly—and unusually…

Aga Ruhullah’s ‘Political Character’ Message Puts Fresh Spotlight on the Growing Rift Inside National Conference

August 23, 2026 Editor

Aga Ruhullah on Political Character: Why His Message Deepens the NC Rift in J&K By: News Desk | 22 Aug 2026 ‘Political Character’ Is Ruhullah’s Newest Weapon in an Old Fight In Jammu and Kashmir politics, words often carry a second meaning. A statement about “principles” can be an attack on compromise. A reference to “dignity” can be a criticism of political surrender. And when a leader talks about “political character,” the question naturally follows: Whose character is being questioned? That is what makes Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s latest messaging…

‘No Theatrics, Only Consistency’: Ruhullah Throws Down the Gauntlet in Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Debate

June 4, 2026 Editor

No Theatrics, Only Consistency: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Redefines J&K Statehood Debate By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 A Message That Resonated Beyond the Party At a time when Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse is once again revolving around statehood restoration, one statement from National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered conversations far beyond party circles. “No theatrics, only consistency.” The phrase may appear simple, but in Kashmir’s current political climate it carries significant weight. Coming just days after the National Conference’s high-profile Dachigam retreat—a meeting Ruhullah notably did…

Ruhullah’s Absence, Opposition Fire and Omar’s Leadership Test: How One Dachigam Retreat Triggered a Political Storm in J&K

June 4, 2026 Editor

Ruhullah Skips NC Dachigam Retreat as Opposition Targets Omar Abdullah Over ‘Floor Test Politics’ By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 NC’s Show of Unity Faces Questions as Aga Ruhullah Stays Away, Opposition Labels Retreat a ‘Floor Test’ One Absence That Spoke Louder Than the Meeting The National Conference’s June 3 legislature party retreat at Dachigam National Park was intended to project unity, confidence and internal coordination. Instead, the gathering has triggered a fresh round of political speculation, opposition attacks and questions about the state of affairs within Jammu and…

From Liquor Ban to Leadership Crisis: How One Remark Sparked a Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir

May 13, 2026 Editor

Liquor Ban Debate in J&K Exposes Governance Crisis, Identity Politics & Growing Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 12 May 2026 What began as a casual roadside comment by Omar Abdullah has rapidly transformed into one of the most emotionally charged political controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. At first glance, the debate appeared to revolve around a simple policy question: Should liquor be banned in Jammu & Kashmir? But within days, the controversy evolved into something much larger: a referendum on leadership, a clash between secularism and…

‘Arrogant and Illogical’: Omar Abdullah Faces Fresh Heat Over Liquor Remarks in J&K

May 12, 2026 Editor

‘Arrogant and Illogical’: Omar Abdullah’s Liquor Remarks Deepen Political Storm in J&K By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 What began as an off-the-cuff comment by Omar Abdullah on liquor sales has now evolved into a full-scale political controversy across Jammu and Kashmir. Even after the Chief Minister admitted his remarks were a “mistake” and clarified that no new liquor outlets had been opened under his government, criticism continues to intensify from political rivals, religious voices, and even leaders within the broader regional political spectrum. The latest attacks came from:…

‘Talking to Kings and Princesses’: MP Aga Ruhullah Slams PM Modi’s Gulf Outreach Amid Iran Crisis

March 4, 2026 Editor

‘Talking to Kings and Princesses’: Aga Ruhullah Slams PM’s Gulf Diplomacy Amid Iran Crisis By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 Kashmir MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Middle East outreach, accusing New Delhi of ignoring Iran at a critical moment following the reported assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US–Israel strike. His remarks — delivered amid protests and curfew-like restrictions in Jammu & Kashmir — reflect a deeper political and strategic debate about India’s evolving foreign policy priorities.…

Modi–Netanyahu Meet Draws Fire Over Gaza Killings: Kashmir Calls It a ‘Betrayal of India’s Conscience’

February 28, 2026 Editor

Modi–Netanyahu Meet Draws Fire Over Gaza Killings | Kashmir Leaders Call Israel Visit a Betrayal By: Javid Amin | 27 February 2026 A Visit That Sparked Applause in Tel Aviv — and Anger in Kashmir When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped onto the tarmac in Tel Aviv for his two-day state visit to Israel in February 2026, the optics were unmistakable. A red-carpet welcome. Warm embraces. Public praise from Israeli leaders. Front-page coverage in Israeli newspapers. His meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu symbolized a relationship that has grown…

‘What Is Your Threshold?’ Aga Ruhullah Questions Delay in Reservation Rationalisation in J&K

January 14, 2026 Editor

‘What Is Your Threshold?’ Aga Ruhullah Questions J&K Government Over Reservation Rationalisation Delay As Power Tariffs Rise and Social Fault Lines Deepen, the Srinagar MP’s Sharp Intervention Brings Equity, Governance, and Intra-Party Tensions to the Fore By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2026 A Question That Cuts to the Core of Governance In Jammu and Kashmir’s increasingly charged political climate, a single question can reveal far more than a long policy statement. When Srinagar Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi asked the Omar Abdullah–led government, “What is your threshold?”,…

Aga Ruhullah Excluded From NC Working Committee After 23 Years: A Deepening Rift Inside the National Conference

November 27, 2025 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Excluded From NC Working Committee After 23 Years: What It Reveals About the National Conference’s Deepening Crisis By: Javid Amin | 26 November 2025 Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has publicly disclosed that he was not invited to the National Conference (NC) working committee meeting—a first since 2002. The move has triggered debate across Kashmir’s political landscape, with many interpreting it as the most visible sign yet of the widening gulf between Ruhullah and the Omar Abdullah–led NC leadership. The working committee meeting, convened to analyse NC’s poor…