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Sajad Lone Accuses NC and PDP of ‘Gifting’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP Amid Deepening Opposition Rift

May 12, 2026 Editor

Sajad Lone Slams NC & PDP for ‘Handing’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP in J&K By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 Sajad Lone Targets NC and PDP Over Rajya Sabha Seat, Says BJP Benefited from Opposition Failure A sharp political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Sajad Lone accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of effectively “gifting” a Rajya Sabha seat to the Bharatiya Janata Party through political disunity and poor coordination. The remarks have intensified the already fragile relationship among…

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah as Key J&K Files Remain Stuck in Delhi

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah Over Statehood, Reservation Reforms & Pending J&K Files By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 High-Stakes Delhi Meeting: Omar Abdullah Pushes Pending J&K Files Before Amit Shah A politically significant meeting between Omar Abdullah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn national attention as several crucial governance and policy files concerning Jammu and Kashmir remain pending with the Centre. The discussions, held on May 11, 2026, come at a critical moment when the Union Territory continues to grapple with unresolved questions surrounding statehood restoration,…

Omar Abdullah Hits Back at PDP, Accuses Party of ‘Hiding Its Own Sins’ Amid Escalating Political War

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP Over ‘Baseless Allegations’ in Escalating NC-PDP Row By: Javid Amin | 10 May 2026 NC-PDP Political Battle Intensifies as Omar Abdullah Launches Sharp Counterattack The political confrontation between the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party has escalated sharply after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the PDP of making “baseless allegations” to distract from what he described as its own political failures and contradictions. The remarks come amid growing exchanges between the two regional rivals over governance, corruption, education, and religious politics in…

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…