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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

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Congress to Challenge MP Waqf Board Reorganisation in Supreme Court, Opposes Inclusion of Hindu Members

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Congress to Challenge MP Waqf Board Reorganisation in Supreme Court, Opposes Inclusion of Hindu Members

Congress Opposes MP Waqf Board Reorganisation, Plans Supreme Court Challenge Over Hindu Members By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Congress Opposes Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Reorganisation, Announces Supreme Court Challenge A fresh political and legal controversy has emerged in Madhya Pradesh after the reorganisation of the state’s Waqf Board reportedly included Hindu members in its composition. The Congress has strongly objected to the move, arguing that it is inconsistent with the purpose and framework of the Waqf law and has announced that it will approach the Supreme Court. The…

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Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress Rift: The Real Story Behind the Internal Power Struggle

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Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress Rift: The Real Story Behind the Internal Power Struggle

Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress vs Congress Battle: What Lies Behind the Growing Rift? By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Kashmir Outreach Meant to Build Dialogue Ends Up Exposing Deeper Fault Lines Within Congress What was intended to be a political outreach visit to Kashmir has unexpectedly evolved into a fresh episode of internal discord within the Congress party. Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s recent visit to Srinagar has triggered criticism from sections of the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, exposing long-simmering tensions over…

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Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur | BJP Ends TMC Rule in Bengal 2026

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Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur | BJP Ends TMC Rule in Bengal 2026

Bhabanipur Shocker: Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee as BJP Scripts Historic Bengal Takeover By: Javid Amin | 04 May 2026 In a stunning political upset that could redefine India’s electoral landscape, Suvendu Adhikari has defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur — her political stronghold for over a decade. What began as a high-stakes contest quickly turned into a symbolic collapse of dominance, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged across the state, securing a decisive two-thirds majority and ending the 15-year rule of the All India Trinamool…

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PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

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PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

A Defining Moment in J&K Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 In a session that sharply reflected the rising political and social fault lines in the Union Territory, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para submitted an adjournment motion in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly — urging lawmakers to urgently discuss the surge of hate crimes, harassment, and targeted attacks against Kashmiris living, studying, and working outside the Union Territory. This legislative move marked a significant escalation in regional political discourse, thrusting issues of safety,…

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Congress Rules Out Joining J&K Cabinet: Demands Statehood and Population-Based Representation

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Congress Rules Out Joining J&K Cabinet: Demands Statehood and Population-Based Representation

Congress Rules Out Joining J&K Cabinet Until Statehood Restored Party Demands Proportional Representation and Calls for Inclusive Governance By: Javid Amin | 05 November 2025 Congress Stands Firm: No Cabinet Role Without Statehood In a significant political development amid talks of cabinet expansion in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party has categorically ruled out joining the council of ministers, asserting that its participation hinges on the restoration of full statehood. The statement, made by Tariq Hamid Karra, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), underscores the party’s…

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Omar Abdullah Reacts: ‘Grateful to Loyal MLAs, Disappointed by Betrayal’

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Omar Abdullah Reacts: 'Grateful to Loyal MLAs, Disappointed by Betrayal'

NC Chief Speaks After Losing Fourth Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP By: Javid Amin | 24 October 2025 Victory and Setback: The Mixed Verdict After the National Conference (NC) clinched three of four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, party vice president Omar Abdullah addressed the media with a blend of gratitude and frustration. While celebrating the NC’s sweeping win on three seats, he described the loss of the fourth seat to BJP’s Sat Paul Sharma as “deeply disappointing,” especially since the BJP polled 32 votes despite having only…

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Jammu & Kashmir Bypolls Expose Rifts Within National Conference, Strain With Congress

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Jammu & Kashmir Bypolls Expose Rifts Within National Conference, Strain With Congress

A Test Beyond Two Seats By: Javid Amin | 21 October 2025 As Jammu and Kashmir heads into the crucial Budgam and Nagrota assembly bypolls, the political atmosphere has grown increasingly turbulent.What was expected to be a routine mid-term exercise has instead turned into a showdown that exposes widening cracks within the ruling National Conference (NC) and its uneasy alliance with the Congress. Both contests—Budgam in central Kashmir and Nagrota in Jammu—carry political and symbolic weight far beyond their boundaries. They represent the first real test of coalition discipline, governance…

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Sunil Sharma Targets Congress: ‘A Puppet of National Conference with No Independent Voice’

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Sunil Sharma Targets Congress: 'A Puppet of National Conference with No Independent Voice'

Sunil Sharma Slams Congress: “Puppet of NC, No Independent Voice in Kashmir” By: Javid Amin | 13 October 2025 “Congress Has No Independent Identity”: Sharma’s Sharp Attack On October 13, 2025, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma launched a pointed political attack on the Congress party, accusing it of functioning as a “puppet” of the National Conference. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sharma said: “Congress has no existence in Jammu & Kashmir. It is completely subservient to the National Conference and the Abdullah family.” His remarks came against the backdrop of…

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Congress Withdraws from Rajya Sabha Race in J&K After ‘Safe Seat’ Denied, Alliance Strains Surface

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Congress Withdraws from Rajya Sabha Race in J&K After ‘Safe Seat’ Denied, Alliance Strains Surface

INDIA Bloc Tensions Deepen as NC, Congress Clash Over Seat-Sharing By: Javid Amin | 12 October 2025 The fragile unity of the Indian National Congress and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) within the INDIA alliance suffered a fresh setback as the Congress on Saturday announced it would withdraw from the Rajya Sabha race in Jammu and Kashmir, after failing to secure what it described as a “safe seat.” JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra confirmed the decision following an internal core committee meeting. “Seat four is not safe. It was…

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