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Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Crossfire: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah Redefine Kashmir’s Power Battle

November 9, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a fierce four-way political clash involving Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah, each representing distinct ideological and strategic positions. By: Javid Amin | 09 November 2025 The Four Forces Shaping Kashmir’s New Political Chessboard As Jammu & Kashmir inches toward its most consequential elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the region finds itself at the crossroads of legacy, reform, ideology, and accountability.In this complex political theatre, four distinct voices dominate the stage — Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga…

Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

November 9, 2025 Editor

A Fresh Political Pitch: “Vote for Future, Not Dynasties” By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 As Jammu & Kashmir enters another crucial election cycle, BJP leader Sunil Sharma has urged voters to “choose the future over dynasties.”His statement, delivered at a youth convention in Jammu, marks a notable shift in the BJP’s regional messaging — from confrontation to constructive reform and generational change. “Jammu & Kashmir’s youth must not inherit political burdens shaped by dynastic rule,” Sharma declared.“Vote for the future, not for families.” This line has quickly become…

AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

November 9, 2025 Editor

Awami Ittehad Party alleges covert coordination between National Conference and BJP in the Nagrota bypolls, calling the fight a “staged political drama” and vowing to build a new grassroots alternative in Jammu and Kashmir. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being engaged in a “friendly contest” in the Nagrota bypolls, alleging that both parties are “pretending to be rivals” while maintaining covert political coordination behind the scenes. Party leaders Sheikh Ashiq and…

Omar Abdullah: ‘Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015’

November 9, 2025 Editor

Campaigning in Budgam, Omar Abdullah accuses PDP of betraying Kashmiri voters by aligning with BJP in 2015 — calling it the turning point that led to the erosion of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and identity. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a fiery speech ahead of the Budgam bypolls, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the political destruction of Jammu and Kashmir began not in 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370, but in 2015, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formed a coalition government…

Congress Rules Out Joining J&K Cabinet: Demands Statehood and Population-Based Representation

November 5, 2025 Editor

Congress Rules Out Joining J&K Cabinet Until Statehood Restored Party Demands Proportional Representation and Calls for Inclusive Governance By: Javid Amin | 05 November 2025 Congress Stands Firm: No Cabinet Role Without Statehood In a significant political development amid talks of cabinet expansion in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party has categorically ruled out joining the council of ministers, asserting that its participation hinges on the restoration of full statehood. The statement, made by Tariq Hamid Karra, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), underscores the party’s…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges GoI to Release Ailing Separatist Leaders on Humanitarian Grounds

October 30, 2025 Editor

Hurriyat Chief Calls for Compassionate Approach Amid Rising Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed to the Central government to release ailing separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah and Mohammad Yasin Malik on humanitarian grounds, citing their worsening health conditions and the moral responsibility of the state to uphold human dignity. In a public statement issued from Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that the appeal is not rooted in political considerations but in basic human compassion. “Humanity should come before politics. We are…

NC Courts PDP to Secure Rajya Sabha Sweep in J&K — Land Rights at the Center of the Deal

October 23, 2025 Editor

A New Equation in Old Rivalries By: Javid Amin | 22 October 2025 The political chessboard of Jammu & Kashmir has once again shifted. The National Conference (NC), led by Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has reached out to its long-time rival, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for crucial support in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The goal is straightforward — to secure a clean sweep of all four Rajya Sabha seats from the Union Territory. But beneath the surface, the talks signal something more profound: the…

Faith, Faction, and the Ballot: Three ‘Aga’ Candidates Lock Horns in Budgam Bypoll 2025

October 22, 2025 Editor

With NC, PDP, and BJP fielding Aga candidates, the contest transcends party lines—testing loyalties, legacies, and the future of Shia representation. By: Javid Amin | 21 October 2025 An Unprecedented Political Triangle in Central Kashmir The upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election, scheduled for November 11, 2025, has taken an extraordinary turn — not because of its high-profile parties, but because of its unusually personal political dynamics. For the first time in Kashmir’s electoral history, three prominent candidates from the same Shia clerical lineage — all bearing the title “Aga” — are…

Omar Abdullah Vows to Revoke Public Safety Act After J&K Statehood Restoration

October 19, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Vows to Scrap PSA After J&K Statehood Restoration By: Javid Amin | 18 October 2025 A Defining Promise for Post-UT J&K In a politically charged statement, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has vowed to revoke the Public Safety Act (PSA) immediately after the restoration of statehood. The announcement, made during a press conference in Srinagar on October 18, 2025, has sent ripples across political and civil society circles. It is one of the most direct commitments by any mainstream leader in J&K in recent years…

Omar Abdullah Urges PM Modi: ‘Restore Statehood to Solve J&K’s Challenges’

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Editor

On the first anniversary of the NC-led government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a direct and passionate appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. By: Javid Amin | 16 October 2025 A Direct Appeal to Delhi On the first anniversary of his government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a pointed and emotional appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Union Government to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a town hall event in Srinagar, Omar declared: “We…