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Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

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Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

Ruhullah Flags Ideological Drift in NC: Calls for Return to Core Values By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Senior National Conference leader Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir after issuing a pointed warning about what he described as an “ideological drift” within the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. In remarks that have resonated strongly within political circles and among sections of the Valley’s youth, Ruhullah cautioned that the party risks losing its historical identity if it moves too far away from its…

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Sakina Itoo Questions Bulldozer Policy in J&K: ‘Counseling, Not Demolitions, Can Fight Drug Crisis’

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Sakina Itoo Questions Bulldozer Policy in J&K: ‘Counseling, Not Demolitions, Can Fight Drug Crisis’

‘Bulldozers Won’t Cure Addiction’: Sakina Itoo Challenges J&K’s Demolition Policy By: Javid Amin | 08 May 2026 A sharp debate is emerging in Jammu and Kashmir over the government’s controversial demolition drives targeting properties linked to alleged drug peddlers. Senior leader Sakina Itoo has openly criticized the policy, arguing that bulldozing family homes is “wrong and counterproductive” and warning that such actions punish entire households rather than addressing the root causes of addiction and drug trafficking. Her remarks have added momentum to a growing conversation in Kashmir about whether the…

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‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

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‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

Omar Abdullah Hints at ‘Cloudburst’ Political Message After Eid, Focus on Youth & Self-Reliant J&K By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Omar Abdullah has hinted at a major political and developmental announcement after Eid, setting off speculation across Jammu and Kashmir about the National Conference’s next political move in the post-Revocation of Article 370 era. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg on May 6, 2026, Omar Abdullah deliberately avoided making overt political remarks in what he described as an academic setting. Yet his carefully chosen words immediately drew attention.…

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Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent?

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Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent?

Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent? By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 Doda Under Restrictions: A New Flashpoint in Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Landscape In a significant administrative move, authorities in Doda have imposed a two-month ban on unauthorised public gatherings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order, issued on May 3, 2026, comes immediately after the release and public rally of Mehraj Malik—a timing that has intensified debate across political and civil society circles in Jammu…

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Mehraj Malik Targets Omar Abdullah Over Article 370 Promise, Sparks Fresh Political Row in J&K

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Mehraj Malik Targets Omar Abdullah Over Article 370 Promise, Sparks Fresh Political Row in J&K

Mehraj Malik Questions Omar Abdullah on Article 370 Promise After Release from Jail By: Javid Amin | 28 April 2026 A Confrontation That Reflects Growing Political Friction Freshly released from jail, Mehraj Malik has reignited the political debate in Jammu & Kashmir by directly questioning Omar Abdullah over his promise to restore Article 370. Speaking on April 28, 2026, Malik accused the government of relying on “tweets” instead of delivering tangible results—turning what was a symbolic issue into a sharp test of governance and credibility. What Triggered the Remarks Malik’s…

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Ruhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood

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Ruhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood

“Article 370, Not Just Statehood”: Ruhullah Mehdi Sparks Debate on Kashmir’s Political Mandate By: Javid Amin | 26 April 2026 A Bold Assertion from Within the Establishment In a politically charged statement that has stirred debate across Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has declared that the restoration of Article 370—not merely the return of statehood—is the true mandate of the people. His remarks stand out not only because of their content, but also because they come from within the ranks of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC),…

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J&K Statehood Debate: Omar Abdullah Vs Bharatiya Janata Party — Timeline, Promises & Ground Reality (2019–2026)

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J&K Statehood Debate: Omar Abdullah vs Bharatiya Janata Party — Timeline, Promises & Ground Reality (2019–2026)

Statehood Row Reignites: Politics, Promises & Perception By: Javid Amin | 25 April 2026 The demand for restoring full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir has once again taken center stage after Omar Abdullah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of deliberately delaying it because voters backed the National Conference. This is not just a political accusation—it cuts to the core of representation, autonomy, and federal balance in one of India’s most sensitive regions. Timeline: Statehood Promises & Key Developments (2019–2026) August 2019 — Constitutional Reset Revocation of Article 370 J&K bifurcated…

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“Marathons vs Governance?”: Sunil Sharma Targets Omar Abdullah Government Over ‘Elite Priorities’

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“Marathons vs Governance?”: Sunil Sharma Targets Omar Abdullah Government Over ‘Elite Priorities’

“Marathons, Skiing & 5-Star Dinners”: A Political Punchline or Public Reality? By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 In the evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, rhetoric often shapes perception as much as policy does. The latest salvo from Sunil Sharma—accusing the National Conference government led by Omar Abdullah of being “busy in marathons, skiing, and 5-star dinners”—is more than a passing remark. It is a carefully constructed political narrative, designed to tap into public frustrations and reframe governance priorities. Lifestyle Optics vs Ground Governance At the heart of…

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Shabir Shah Arrested in 1996 Case: NIA Secures 10-Day Custody in Fresh Crackdown on Separatist Leadership

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Shabir Shah Arrested in 1996 Case: NIA Secures 10-Day Custody in Fresh Crackdown on Separatist Leadership

Shabir Shah Arrested in 30-Year-Old Case: NIA’s Move Signals Continued Crackdown in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 18 April 2026 A Veteran Separatist Leader Back in Custody Senior separatist leader Shabir Shah has once again been taken into custody, this time by the National Investigation Agency, in connection with a terror-related case dating back to 1996. A special court granted the agency 10 days of custodial remand, allowing investigators to interrogate Shah over allegations tied to militancy-era violence and terror financing. The arrest comes shortly after Shah had secured bail…

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Engineer Rashid Case: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Centre for MP’s Release to Meet Ailing Father

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Engineer Rashid Case: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Centre for MP’s Release to Meet Ailing Father

Mirwaiz’s Humanitarian Appeal for Engineer Rashid: Politics, Law, and a Family’s Final Wish By: Javid Amin | 16 April 2026 A Plea Rooted in Compassion In a deeply emotional and politically sensitive development, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the central government to allow jailed Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid—popularly known as Engineer Rashid—to meet his critically ill father in Srinagar. Rashid, who has been lodged in Tihar Jail since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, is currently unable to visit his father, Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, who is battling…

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