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Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’

May 26, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on Ladakh Model By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 PDP Chief Urges Regional Parties to Rise Above Politics, Revive PAGD for Jammu and Kashmir’s Political Future In a significant political statement from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for the formation of a united political front in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing inspiration from the collective movement launched by leaders in Ladakh after the constitutional changes of 2019. The president of Peoples Democratic Party urged political parties across Jammu and Kashmir…

Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

May 24, 2026 Editor

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’, J&K Minister Boycotts Event By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 Gujjar and Bakarwal Families Accuse Authorities of Targeting Settlements; Minister’s Protest Signals Growing Rift Within Government The political and humanitarian fallout from the controversial Sidhra demolition drive in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified after members of nomadic communities filed formal complaints alleging “atrocities” by authorities, while the Union Territory’s Forest Minister staged a dramatic boycott of his own department’s event in apparent protest against the handling of the demolitions. The…

“Officers Are Taking Decisions”: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Remark Reignites Debate Over Power Structure in J&K

May 22, 2026 Editor

Surinder Choudhary Says Officers Taking Key Decisions in J&K, Sparks Governance Debate By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Deputy Chief Minister’s Admission Sparks Questions Over Democratic Authority, Bureaucratic Control and Governance Accountability in Jammu & Kashmir A candid statement by Surinder Choudhary has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir over who truly governs the Union Territory — elected representatives or the administrative bureaucracy. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that ministers operate with limited authority while key decisions are often…

National Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Editor

NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…

Bulldozers, Bias and Backlash: Why Sheikh Khursheed Boycotted LG Manoj Sinha’s Anti-Drug Campaign in Kashmir

May 14, 2026 Editor

Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed Boycotts LG Manoj Sinha’s Anti-Drug Campaign Over House Demolition Row in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 A Demolition in Langate Has Triggered a Wider Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir The demolition of a two-storey residential house in Langate has pushed Jammu and Kashmir’s anti-drug campaign into the centre of a heated political and legal controversy. What began as part of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s aggressive “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan” has now evolved into a broader debate over constitutional rights, selective enforcement, due…

From Liquor Ban to Leadership Crisis: How One Remark Sparked a Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir

May 13, 2026 Editor

Liquor Ban Debate in J&K Exposes Governance Crisis, Identity Politics & Growing Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 12 May 2026 What began as a casual roadside comment by Omar Abdullah has rapidly transformed into one of the most emotionally charged political controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. At first glance, the debate appeared to revolve around a simple policy question: Should liquor be banned in Jammu & Kashmir? But within days, the controversy evolved into something much larger: a referendum on leadership, a clash between secularism and…

Sajad Lone Accuses NC and PDP of ‘Gifting’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP Amid Deepening Opposition Rift

May 12, 2026 Editor

Sajad Lone Slams NC & PDP for ‘Handing’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP in J&K By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 Sajad Lone Targets NC and PDP Over Rajya Sabha Seat, Says BJP Benefited from Opposition Failure A sharp political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Sajad Lone accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of effectively “gifting” a Rajya Sabha seat to the Bharatiya Janata Party through political disunity and poor coordination. The remarks have intensified the already fragile relationship among…

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

May 12, 2026 Editor

‘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:…

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah as Key J&K Files Remain Stuck in Delhi

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah Over Statehood, Reservation Reforms & Pending J&K Files By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 High-Stakes Delhi Meeting: Omar Abdullah Pushes Pending J&K Files Before Amit Shah A politically significant meeting between Omar Abdullah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn national attention as several crucial governance and policy files concerning Jammu and Kashmir remain pending with the Centre. The discussions, held on May 11, 2026, come at a critical moment when the Union Territory continues to grapple with unresolved questions surrounding statehood restoration,…

Omar Abdullah Hits Back at PDP, Accuses Party of ‘Hiding Its Own Sins’ Amid Escalating Political War

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP Over ‘Baseless Allegations’ in Escalating NC-PDP Row By: Javid Amin | 10 May 2026 NC-PDP Political Battle Intensifies as Omar Abdullah Launches Sharp Counterattack The political confrontation between the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party has escalated sharply after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the PDP of making “baseless allegations” to distract from what he described as its own political failures and contradictions. The remarks come amid growing exchanges between the two regional rivals over governance, corruption, education, and religious politics in…