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

May 23, 2025 Editor

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,…

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

April 18, 2025 Editor

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”…

Waheed Parra Raises Alarm Over Depoliticisation and Demographic Threat in Kashmir

April 11, 2025 Editor

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…

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

April 10, 2025 Editor

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,…

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

April 8, 2025 Editor

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…

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

March 19, 2025 Editor

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…

J&K Reservation Policy: Ruhullah Appreciates Clarity, Awaits Action

March 16, 2025 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Acknowledges Timeline Clarification on Reservation Report Srinagar, March 14: Senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has expressed cautious optimism regarding the timeline for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) tasked with reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy. Reacting to an X post by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, which clarified that the CSC had been given a six-month timeline to complete its report, Ruhullah remarked, “I appreciate the clarification. This is something that people look for in their elected representatives.” The Context: Reservation Policy Review The CSC was established to…

Religious Freedom Under Siege: Mirwaiz Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers

March 15, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid Srinagar, March 14: In a move that has sparked widespread discontent, Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was once again barred from leading the congregational Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid. Authorities placed the Mirwaiz under house detention, preventing him from delivering his sermon at the mosque in Nowhatta, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from religious and political circles. House Detention Amid Ramzan The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the governing body of the grand mosque,…

Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

March 14, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Criticizes J&K Reservation Policy, Calls It a “Post-Dated Cheque for Disaster” In a passionate address to the Assembly on Thursday, Sajad Gani Lone, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference and MLA from Handwara, raised serious concerns about the marginalization of Kashmiri-speaking residents under the current reservation policy. Lone described the framework as deeply inequitable, warning that it could lead to long-term social disempowerment for the community. Declining Representation of Kashmiri Speakers Lone presented data highlighting the systematic decline in Kashmiri representation in prestigious positions, particularly in…

Article 370 Debate Reignites: Omar Abdullah Defends Resolution, BJP’s Shadow Government Raises Accountability Concerns

March 4, 2025 Editor

Resolution on Article 370 Passed by House Still Stands: CM Omar Abdullah The Ongoing Debate on Article 370 The debate surrounding Article 370 continues to be a focal point in Jammu & Kashmir’s political landscape. Amid growing political discourse, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed that the resolution on Article 370, passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature, remains valid. His statement comes in response to recent discussions and opposition criticism regarding the absence of Article 370 in the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) address. Omar Abdullah’s Firm Stand on Article 370 On…