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Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

May 10, 2026 Editor

Ruhullah Flags Ideological Drift in NC: Calls for Return to Core Values By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Senior National Conference leader Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir after issuing a pointed warning about what he described as an “ideological drift” within the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. In remarks that have resonated strongly within political circles and among sections of the Valley’s youth, Ruhullah cautioned that the party risks losing its historical identity if it moves too far away from its…

‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

May 7, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Hints at ‘Cloudburst’ Political Message After Eid, Focus on Youth & Self-Reliant J&K By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Omar Abdullah has hinted at a major political and developmental announcement after Eid, setting off speculation across Jammu and Kashmir about the National Conference’s next political move in the post-Revocation of Article 370 era. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg on May 6, 2026, Omar Abdullah deliberately avoided making overt political remarks in what he described as an academic setting. Yet his carefully chosen words immediately drew attention.…

Mehraj Malik Targets Omar Abdullah Over Article 370 Promise, Sparks Fresh Political Row in J&K

April 29, 2026 Editor

Mehraj Malik Questions Omar Abdullah on Article 370 Promise After Release from Jail By: Javid Amin | 28 April 2026 A Confrontation That Reflects Growing Political Friction Freshly released from jail, Mehraj Malik has reignited the political debate in Jammu & Kashmir by directly questioning Omar Abdullah over his promise to restore Article 370. Speaking on April 28, 2026, Malik accused the government of relying on “tweets” instead of delivering tangible results—turning what was a symbolic issue into a sharp test of governance and credibility. What Triggered the Remarks Malik’s…

Ruhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood

April 26, 2026 Editor

“Article 370, Not Just Statehood”: Ruhullah Mehdi Sparks Debate on Kashmir’s Political Mandate By: Javid Amin | 26 April 2026 A Bold Assertion from Within the Establishment In a politically charged statement that has stirred debate across Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has declared that the restoration of Article 370—not merely the return of statehood—is the true mandate of the people. His remarks stand out not only because of their content, but also because they come from within the ranks of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC),…

J&K Statehood Debate: Omar Abdullah Vs Bharatiya Janata Party — Timeline, Promises & Ground Reality (2019–2026)

April 26, 2026 Editor

Statehood Row Reignites: Politics, Promises & Perception By: Javid Amin | 25 April 2026 The demand for restoring full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir has once again taken center stage after Omar Abdullah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of deliberately delaying it because voters backed the National Conference. This is not just a political accusation—it cuts to the core of representation, autonomy, and federal balance in one of India’s most sensitive regions. Timeline: Statehood Promises & Key Developments (2019–2026) August 2019 — Constitutional Reset Revocation of Article 370 J&K bifurcated…

Kashmir’s Liquor Debate: Morality, Revenue, and the Politics of Control in a Changing Valley

April 22, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Liquor Debate 2026: Morality vs Revenue vs Political Control By: Javid Amin | 22 April 2026 A Valley Divided: More Than Just a Debate Over Alcohol In Kashmir, the question of liquor is not merely administrative—it is deeply emotional, cultural, and political. What appears on paper as an excise policy issue unfolds on the ground as a sensitive conflict between identity, governance, and economic priorities. As of 2026, the debate remains unresolved. The administration frames liquor availability as essential for tourism and revenue generation, while large sections of Kashmiri…

Mehbooba Mufti’s Alliance Paradox: Intent, Outcome, and the Politics of Miscalculation

April 13, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti BJP Alliance Explained | Article 370 Politics & Strategic Paradox By: Javid Amin | 13 April 2026 A Statement That Reopened Old Wounds When Mehbooba Mufti recently asserted that her party’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “was not for power but to protect Article 370,” she reignited one of the most contentious debates in contemporary Kashmir politics. The remark is not merely a retrospective justification—it is an attempt to reclaim political narrative in a landscape where memory, accountability, and symbolism are deeply contested. Yet, the statement…

Sakina Itoo Vs Waheed Para: Assembly Clash Exposes Deep Political Fault Lines in Jammu & Kashmir

April 5, 2026 Editor

Sakina Itoo–Waheed Para Clash in J&K Assembly | NC vs PDP Political War Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 04 April 2026 A Storm Inside the Assembly: More Than Just a Verbal Duel The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, a space meant for democratic deliberation, recently turned into a battleground of political memory, blame, and unresolved tensions. What began as a sharp exchange between Sakina Itoo and Waheed Ur Rehman Para quickly escalated into a wider confrontation—one that exposed the fragile political architecture of the Union Territory. At the center of the…

Did Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Support PM Modi on Article 370? Inside Iran’s Real Position on Kashmir and India

March 3, 2026 Editor

Did Khamenei Support PM Modi After Article 370? The Truth Behind Iran’s Position on Kashmir and India By: Javid Amin | 02 March 2026 When India revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019 — ending the special constitutional status of Jammu & Kashmir — the move reshaped not just domestic politics but international diplomacy. Among global reactions, one voice stood out: that of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Did he support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s decision? The answer, based on documented statements and diplomatic exchanges, is clear:…

Farooq Abdullah Reiterates Demand for J&K Statehood, Calls It ‘Constitutional Right’

February 24, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Urges Centre to Restore Full Statehood to J&K | NC Reaffirms Demand By: Javid Amin | 23 February 2026 ‘Statehood Is a Constitutional Right’: Farooq Abdullah Renews Call for Restoration in J&K National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has once again urged the Centre to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, expressing concern over what he described as a prolonged delay in fulfilling the commitment. Abdullah stressed that the restoration of statehood is not merely a political slogan but a constitutional entitlement of…