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Farooq Abdullah Expresses Hope for Restoration of J&K Statehood, Urges Centre to Heed Public Aspirations

September 14, 2025 Editor

Centre Must Listen to People’s Voice, Not Just Manage Optics, Says NC Leader By: Javid Amin | 13 September 2025 “We Are Hopeful”: Abdullah’s Call for Statehood Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has reiterated his belief that statehood will eventually be restored to Jammu & Kashmir, aligning with the aspirations of its people. Speaking as the guest of honour at a golf tournament in Pahalgam, Abdullah told reporters: “God willing, that will also happen one day. We are hopeful that Delhi will pay attention to…

Omar Abdullah Breaks Ranks: From Delhi’s Ally to Kashmir’s Advocate

September 13, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah’s Shifting Politics: Statehood, Delhi, and the Future of Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 12 September 2025 From Conciliation to Confrontation When Omar Abdullah returned to power in 2024 as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory), his political approach seemed pragmatic. He avoided direct confrontation with New Delhi, instead choosing to work within the boundaries of UT governance. At first, this strategy made sense. The region was still adjusting after the abrogation of Article 370, and Abdullah emphasized stability, development, and dialogue.…

J&K Congress Chief’s 11-Day Hunger Strike in Srinagar Demands Full Statehood: Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq

August 9, 2025 Editor

A Silent Protest with a Loud Message By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 In the heart of Srinagar, along the busy Moulana Azad Road, the headquarters of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has transformed into the epicentre of a new phase in the region’s political struggle. From August 9, 2025, JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra has been leading an 11-day relay-style hunger strike, a peaceful yet determined demand for full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. For the people of J&K, this is not just…

Sajad Lone Slams Unfair Reservation Policy in Kashmir: Calls Junior Assistant Recruitment ‘Ethnic Cleansing by Numbers’

June 30, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Calls Out Discriminatory Recruitment in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 30 June 2025 In a scathing and emotionally charged critique, People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone has once again called attention to what he describes as systematic exclusion of Kashmiri youth from government jobs under the current recruitment framework. This time, his outrage was sparked by a recent list of selected candidates for Junior Assistant posts, which included only 5 Kashmiri candidates out of a total of 26. The numbers are small, but to Lone,…

Ramadan Diplomacy: NC and PDP Set Aside Rivalry for Iftar Cordiality

March 28, 2025 Editor

Rare Iftar Bonhomie Between Arch Rivals NC and PDP Sparks Interest Srinagar 28 March 2025: In a surprising display of camaraderie, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), two of Jammu and Kashmir’s most prominent political rivals, have come together during the holy month of Ramadan. The rare bonhomie was on full display at a series of Iftar gatherings hosted by leaders from both parties, signaling a moment of cordiality amidst ongoing political tensions. A Gesture of Courtesy The Iftar diplomacy began with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti…

Healing Touch Vs Muscular Policy: Mehbooba Mufti Slams Ban on J&K Parties

March 13, 2025 Editor

Healing Touch vs. Muscular Policy: Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Ban on J&K-Based Parties New Delhi/Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has been stirred by the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) recent decision to ban two regional parties, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM). The move has drawn sharp criticism from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, who has called for a more compassionate approach to governance in the region. A Controversial Ban The MHA’s declaration of the…

Waheed Para Faces Breach of Privilege Notice: 7 Days to Respond

November 28, 2024 Editor

PDP’s Waheed Para gets 7 days to respond to ‘breach of privilege’ notice The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has given PDP legislative party leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seven days to respond to a “breach of privilege” notice issued over his speech in the House earlier this month. Para, a first-time member of the legislative Assembly, is accused of breach of privilege by National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi. “The office is in receipt of a communication from Gurezi, in which it has been stated that Waheed Ur Rehman Para, during…