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Article 370 Debate Reignites: Omar Abdullah Defends Resolution, BJP’s Shadow Government Raises Accountability Concerns

March 4, 2025 Editor

Resolution on Article 370 Passed by House Still Stands: CM Omar Abdullah The Ongoing Debate on Article 370 The debate surrounding Article 370 continues to be a focal point in Jammu & Kashmir’s political landscape. Amid growing political discourse, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed that the resolution on Article 370, passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature, remains valid. His statement comes in response to recent discussions and opposition criticism regarding the absence of Article 370 in the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) address. Omar Abdullah’s Firm Stand on Article 370 On…

Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Omar Abdullah for Not Standing Up for J&K’s Rights

March 4, 2025 Editor

PDP Slams NC for ‘Validating’ Article 370 Abrogation: Urges CM to Stand Up for People’s Rights Srinagar 03 March 2025: In a recent press conference, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti accused the National Conference (NC) of “validating” the abrogation of Article 370. She urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to stand up for the rights and self-respect of his people. Mehbooba emphasized that the issues facing Jammu and Kashmir extend beyond the restoration of statehood. Criticism of NC and CM Omar Abdullah: Lack of Mention in…

Debate Over Security and Politics: Omar Abdullah’s Remarks Spark Controversy

February 26, 2025 Editor

Opposition Targets Omar Over Mirwaiz Security Remark; NC Hits Back Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – Several opposition leaders in the Valley have criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark about the security of Hurriyat chairman and Jamia Masjid chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. During an interview on a news channel, the Chief Minister stated that there has been a decline in separatist activity in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, and it would have been unthinkable earlier for the Mirwaiz to be provided with CRPF cover. Enhanced Security for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq…

NC’s Ideological Integrity Under Scrutiny: MP Ruhullah’s Call to Action

February 19, 2025 Editor

NC must stick to its ideological commitments: MP Ruhullah Srinagar, Feb 18: National Conference (NC) MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi has said that his party will have to stick to its ideological commitments or it will be seen betraying the people. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with Kashmir News Service (KNS) in New Delhi. Reacting to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remarks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sonmarg, Ruhullah dismissed the praise, calling it unnatural and a sign of divine wrath. During PM Modi’s visit to Sonmarg in…

CPM Calls for Unity Among Secular Forces for Restoration of Statehood in J&K

February 18, 2025 Editor

All Secular Forces Must Unite to Press for Restoration of Statehood: CPM leader MY Tarigami Srinagar, February 17, 2025 – Senior CPM leader MY Tarigami has called for all secular forces to unite in pressing for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the party’s state conference in Jammu, Tarigami criticized the BJP for allegedly misleading the country with false propaganda regarding Article 370, which granted special status to the region and was revoked in August 2019. Tarigami, who won the Assembly elections from Kulgam seat for…

Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah

February 14, 2025 Editor

Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — February 13, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a stern warning regarding the potential reassessment of Jammu and Kashmir’s relationship with the central government if promises made to the region remain unfulfilled. In a recent address, Abdullah highlighted the challenges posed by the dual control system in J&K and emphasized the need for the Union Government’s support in ensuring smooth governance. Abdullah’s remarks come amid concerns about his perceived approach…

‘If BJP Waited to Abrogate Article 370, We Can Wait to Restore It’: Omar Abdullah

January 29, 2025 Editor

BJP waited years to abrogate J&K’s special status, why shouldn’t we wait to restore it: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Jan 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the elected government is concentrating on resolving people’s issues and it is worthless to count how many days the government has been in place in Jammu and Kashmir. “If you believe we were not counting days, it is you who are counting days. It is worthless for us. It serves no purpose when we talk of 100 days of working. You know…

Waheed Para Calls Out National Conference: Kashmir’s Core Issues Left Unaddressed

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 Editor

Srinagar, Jan 07 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday said that Kashmir has been put on sale while the incumbent government is skipping the core issues. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Para said that the current government has got the big mandate and they will extend complete support to them if they will take any step for the welfare of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Para said that Kashmir has been put on sale as the outsiders are…

Omar Abdullah’s Bold Statement: Rectifying BJP’s Wrongs in Jammu and Kashmir

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Editor

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Vows to Rectify Wrongs Done by BJP Government Srinagar, December 13, 2024 – In a bold statement, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has vowed to rectify the wrongs done by the previous BJP government. Addressing the media outside the Chamber House following a meeting, Abdullah emphasized his commitment to addressing the issues and challenges faced by the region under the BJP’s rule. Key Points from CM Omar Abdullah’s Statement: Restoration of Statehood: Abdullah reiterated his government’s dedication to restoring the full statehood of Jammu…

Kashmir’s Last Elected Local Officials Depart, Leaving Power Vacuum

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Editor

In the absence of an elected government in the erstwhile state for more than five years, Panchayats-elected local bodies were the only democratic institutions functional in the region. The curtain falls on the last vestige of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir as the term of over 28,000 panchayat members ended today with no fresh elections in sight. In the absence of an elected government in the erstwhile state for more than five years, Panchayats-elected local bodies were the only democratic institutions functional in the region. The administration of the…