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

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

‘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:…

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Mehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage

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Mehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage

Mehbooba Mufti on Mehraj Malik’s Detention: A Political Diversion from Hazratbal Outrage By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Politics, Religion, and Democracy Collide in Jammu & Kashmir In the politically volatile landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issues of governance often intertwine with religion, identity, and public sentiment. The latest controversy revolves around the detention of Mehraj Malik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s J&K unit, and the Hazratbal shrine plaque outrage that shook the Valley. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the administration of deliberately using Malik’s…

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Faith, Ego, and Governance: Kashmir’s Sacred Spaces and Holidays Hijacked

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Faith, Ego, and Governance: Kashmir’s Sacred Spaces and Holidays Hijacked

Hazratbal Controversy & Eid Milad-un-Nabi Dispute – Faith, Ego, and Governance in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 The Collision of Faith and Power In Kashmir, faith is not abstract—it is woven into daily life, memory, and collective identity. From shrines like Hazratbal, which houses the Moi-e-Muqqadas (a relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), to festivals like Eid Milad-un-Nabi, these traditions carry centuries of reverence. But when ego-driven governance collides with sacred space, the result is not just controversy—it is alienation. September 2025 has marked two such flashpoints: the…

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