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Farooq Abdullah Rejects Ex-RAW Chief’s Article 370 Claim as ‘Cheap Stunts’

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Farooq Abdullah Rejects Ex-RAW Chief’s Article 370 Claim as ‘Cheap Stunts’

Former J&K CM Denounces Allegations in A.S. Dulat’s Memoir Srinagar, 16 April 2025: A Political Storm Over Article 370 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has fiercely rejected claims made by ex-RAW chief A.S. Dulat in his upcoming memoir, The Chief Minister and the Spy. Dulat alleges that Abdullah privately supported the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, a move that stripped J&K of its special status. Abdullah has dismissed these assertions as “cheap stunts” aimed at boosting book sales. Farooq Abdullah’s Response Public Condemnation: Abdullah described Dulat’s…

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Azad’s Political Gamble: DPAP Units Dissolved Amid Calls for Restructuring

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Azad’s Political Gamble: DPAP Units Dissolved Amid Calls for Restructuring

Restructuring Move Sparks Speculation About Party’s Future Jammu & Kashmir, 14 April 2025: A Bold Step in Political Realignment In a significant political development, Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has dissolved all units of his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). The decision, announced on Monday, comes in the wake of the party’s poor performance in recent elections, including the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls and the Lok Sabha elections. Details of the Decision Azad’s move involves the dissolution of all state, provincial, zonal, district, and…

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Ruhullah Mehdi Rejects Land Scam Allegations, Challenges Authorities to Probe

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Ruhullah Mehdi Rejects Land Scam Allegations, Challenges Authorities to Probe

NC MP Denounces Charges as Politically Motivated and Challenges Authorities Budgam, 13 April 2025: A Defiant Stand Against Allegations National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly refuted allegations linking him to a land compensation scam in Budgam district, describing the charges as “baseless” and “politically motivated.” The case, filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accuses Ruhullah and 21 others of tampering with revenue records to claim fraudulent payments. Ruhullah’s Response Addressing a press conference in Budgam, Ruhullah dismissed the allegations, asserting that he…

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Amid Waqf Act Controversy Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Put Under House Arrest, Barred from Friday Prayers

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Amid Waqf Act Controversy Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Put Under House Arrest, Barred from Friday Prayers

Hurriyat Conference Chairman Criticizes Authorities for Restricting Religious Rights Srinagar, 11 April 2015: A Controversial Move Sparks Outrage Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric, was placed under house arrest on Friday, preventing him from delivering his weekly sermon and offering congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Mirwaiz and religious organizations, who view it as a violation of fundamental religious rights. Details of the Incident Mirwaiz, who resides in the Nigeen area of Srinagar, was scheduled…

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NC, PDP, and Apni Party to Challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

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NC, PDP, and Apni Party to Challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

Political and Legal Battle Intensifies Over Controversial Legislation Srinagar,09 April 2025: A United Front Against the Waqf Act The amendments to the Waqf Act have triggered a political storm in Jammu and Kashmir, with the ruling National Conference (NC), opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party announcing their plans to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the legislation. The Act, which has sparked protests and disrupted proceedings in the Legislative Assembly, is being described by critics as a direct attack on the religious autonomy and property…

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Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

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Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

Political and Religious Leaders Unite Against Assembly Speaker’s Move Srinagar,07 April 205: A Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has come under fire from opposition parties and religious leaders for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the ongoing budget session. The decision, citing the sub judice status of the matter, has been labeled as a betrayal of the public mandate and an alarming sign of political capitulation. The Waqf Bill Controversy The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament and signed…

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Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

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Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…

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NC Government Faces Backlash as Minister Acknowledges Error in Reservation Policy Affidavit

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NC Government Faces Backlash as Minister Acknowledges Error in Reservation Policy Affidavit

Opposition Parties Seize Opportunity to Criticize the NC-Led Administration Srinagar, 06 April 2025 – A Controversial Admission The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has come under intense scrutiny after Education Minister Sakina Itoo publicly admitted an “error” in an affidavit submitted to the High Court regarding the region’s reservation policy. The statement followed sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the administration of negligence and insensitivity toward marginal communities. The controversy has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders accusing the NC-led coalition of failing to uphold…

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Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Labels Waqf Amendment Bill as ‘Anti-Muslim Intent’: Sparks Political Debate

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Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Labels Waqf Amendment Bill as 'Anti-Muslim Intent': Sparks Political Debate

RSS-BJP Criticized for Ignoring Minority Voices in Parliament Srinagar 04 April 2025: A Controversial Bill Ignites Political Backlash – As the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday, senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned the legislation, accusing the RSS-BJP regime of reaffirming its “anti-Muslim, anti-minority intent.” Mehdi, in a sharply worded statement, criticized the government for its majoritarian approach, claiming it has “ignored and humiliated” the lived realities of Muslims in India. Structural Marginalization in Parliament Mehdi expressed frustration over…

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Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC: ‘Ignoring Real Issues, Mockery of People’s Mandate’

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Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC: ‘Ignoring Real Issues, Mockery of People’s Mandate’

PDP President Calls for Focus on Youth, Rights, and Article 370 Srinagar 04 March 2025:  A Sharp Critique of Governance and Priorities Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing the party of neglecting the core issues plaguing Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the PDP headquarters on Friday, Mehbooba criticized the NC for convening high-level meetings over “trivial administrative matters,” such as patwari transfers, instead of addressing the region’s most pressing challenges. Key Issues Highlighted by Mufti Mehbooba Mufti outlined…

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