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Political Unity for a Sacred Cause in Kashmir: A Call to Transcend Party Lines and Protect Identity

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Political Unity for a Sacred Cause in Kashmir: A Call to Transcend Party Lines and Protect Identity

Political Unity for a Sacred Cause: Time to Rise Above Lines and Labels By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 June 2025 In the emotionally scarred yet spiritually resilient valley of Kashmir, where every breath carries centuries of heritage and hardship, there’s an urgent whisper rising from the streets, hills, and hearts—unite. Not in the mechanical sense of alliances stitched together for votes, but in a soulful convergence for a sacred cause: Kashmir’s future, dignity, and identity. The time has come to rise above political lines and labels. The people…

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Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects: Who Deserves the Applause?

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Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects - Who Deserves the Applause

Development vs. Recognition—A New War Erupts By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 June 2025 The recent sanctioning of 19 major road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore in Jammu and Kashmir was expected to trigger excitement and praise. Instead, it has set off a full-blown political credit war, with stakeholders across the spectrum rushing to claim the spotlight. From the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and MP Er Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) to the BJP, every faction has a version of “how it happened” and…

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‘Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

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'Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi': Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

‘J&K Will Be Given Statehood by PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah Reasserts Demand at Katra Reasi 06 June 2025: In a sharp yet hopeful address on June 6, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drew attention back to the longstanding issue of statehood for the Union Territory. Speaking during the inauguration of the Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express—flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Abdullah said: “The same four people were present here in 2014 when the Katra Railway Station was inaugurated… Manoj Sinha, who was then MoS for Railways, got promoted…

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The Abdullah Legacy Reimagined: Omar’s Sons Step into the Political Arena of Jammu & Kashmir

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The Abdullah Legacy Reimagined: Omar’s Sons Step into the Political Arena of Jammu & Kashmir

A New Chapter Begins in the Valley’s Political Narrative Srinagar 29 May 2025: The political winds in Jammu & Kashmir are once again stirring, but this time, the familiar surname Abdullah carries new voices. Zamir and Zahir Abdullah, the sons of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and grandsons of Farooq Abdullah, are quietly but confidently entering the political domain. Their emergence signals the fourth generation of leadership within the National Conference (NC)—a party founded by the iconic Sheikh Abdullah, also known as the Lion of Kashmir. As political internship programs…

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TMC Delegation Calls for J&K’s Statehood & Local Government Empowerment

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TMC Delegation Calls for J&K’s Statehood & Local Government Empowerment

TMC Delegation Advocates for J&K’s Statehood & Local Government Empowerment Srinagar 21 May 2025: A five-member delegation from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has arrived in Jammu and Kashmir, advocating for the restoration of statehood and full empowerment of the local government. The delegation, led by Derek O’Brien, Nadeem-ul-Haq, Mamata Thakur, Manas Bhuiya, and Sagarika Ghosh, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss pressing issues affecting the region. Key Highlights from the Visit 1. Meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah The delegation held a 90-minute discussion with the Chief Minister,…

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Omar Abdullah to Mehbooba: Does Dulat’s Truth Apply to Your Father Too?

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Omar Abdullah to Mehbooba: Does Dulat’s Truth Apply to Your Father Too?

Omar Abdullah Challenges Mehbooba Mufti Over Dulat’s Revelations” Srinagar, 17 April 2025: In a fiery exchange of words, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken a sharp dig at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, questioning her stance on the revelations made by former RAW chief A.S. Dulat in his latest book. The book, which has already sparked a political storm, alleges that National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah privately supported the abrogation of Article 370. Mehbooba Mufti, in response, claimed that these revelations were “nothing new”…

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Waheed Parra Raises Alarm Over Depoliticisation and Demographic Threat in Kashmir

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Waheed Parra Raises Alarm Over Depoliticisation and Demographic Threat in Kashmir

PDP Legislator Criticizes Political Inaction and Highlights Concerns Over Identity Srinagar, 11 April 2025: A Call for Action Amid Growing Concerns Waheed Parra, a legislator from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing political and demographic changes in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Parra accused the ruling administration and opposition parties of failing to address the fears of the region’s people, particularly in the wake of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in August 2019. Depoliticisation of Kashmir Parra criticized the lack…

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Chance Encounter or Political Optics? Rijiju Meets Omar, Farooq Abdullah

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Chance Encounter or Political Optics? Rijiju Meets Omar, Farooq Abdullah

Union Minister Emphasizes Chance Meeting, Urges Focus on Kashmir’s Beauty Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Meeting Under Scrutiny Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his recent interaction with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden. The meeting, which coincided with ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who accused the NC of extending a warm welcome to the architect of the contentious legislation. Rijiju, however,…

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Amit Shah’s Kashmir Visit Coincides with Separatists Renouncing Hurriyat Ideology

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Amit Shah’s Kashmir Visit Coincides with Separatists Renouncing Hurriyat Ideology

A Historic Shift as Leaders Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution Srinagar, 07 April 2015:  Winds of Change in the Valley Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s arrival in Kashmir has coincided with a significant political development: three senior separatist leaders have publicly renounced their association with the Hurriyat Conference and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. This marks a historic shift in the region’s political landscape, as separatist leaders increasingly distance themselves from the ideology that has dominated Kashmir’s discourse for decades. A Series of Renunciations The latest leaders to…

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Ruhullah Mehdi Slams ‘Forced Development’ in Kashmir: Who Really Benefits?

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Ruhullah Mehdi Slams ‘Forced Development’ in Kashmir - Who Really Benefits

Ruhullah Mehdi Slams Infrastructure Imposition in Kashmir: Forced Development or Economic Neglect? A Debate Over Development in Kashmir – The debate over development in Jammu and Kashmir has once again taken center stage, with National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi voicing strong criticism against the central government. During a session in Parliament, Ruhullah accused the government of imposing infrastructure projects on Kashmir without considering the aspirations or immediate needs of its people. His remarks have reignited discussions about land acquisition, displacement of farmers, and the apparent neglect of regions actively…

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