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Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

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Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

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…

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

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

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…

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NC’s Ideological Integrity Under Scrutiny: MP Ruhullah’s Call to Action

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NC's Ideological Integrity Under Scrutiny: MP Ruhullah's Call to Action

NC must stick to its ideological commitments: MP Ruhullah Srinagar, Feb 18: National Conference (NC) MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi has said that his party will have to stick to its ideological commitments or it will be seen betraying the people. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with Kashmir News Service (KNS) in New Delhi. Reacting to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remarks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sonmarg, Ruhullah dismissed the praise, calling it unnatural and a sign of divine wrath. During PM Modi’s visit to Sonmarg in…

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Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah

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Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K's Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah

Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — February 13, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a stern warning regarding the potential reassessment of Jammu and Kashmir’s relationship with the central government if promises made to the region remain unfulfilled. In a recent address, Abdullah highlighted the challenges posed by the dual control system in J&K and emphasized the need for the Union Government’s support in ensuring smooth governance. Abdullah’s remarks come amid concerns about his perceived approach…

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Omar Abdullah Mocks INDIA Bloc: ‘Aur Lado Aapas Mein’ Amid Delhi Poll Results

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Omar Abdullah Mocks INDIA Bloc: 'Aur Lado Aapas Mein' Amid Delhi Poll Results

“Aur lado aapas mein!!! (Keep on fighting each other),” Omar posted on X with a meme. He mocked at the INDIA bloc leaders for not putting up a joint fight in the Delhi assembly elections which resulted in the defeat of AAP and the Congress. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday took an indirect dig at the opposition INDIA bloc members, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, as the BJP was heading for a decisive victory in the Delhi assembly polls. “Aur lado aapas mein!!!…

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Nasir Aslam Wani Calls for Constructive Criticism After Omar Abdullah’s Praise for PM Modi

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Nasir Aslam Wani Calls for Constructive Criticism After Omar Abdullah's Praise for PM Modi

Opposition parties should do constructive criticism: CM’s Adviser Nasir Aslam Wani A day after the opposition parties in Kashmir Valley came down heavily on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Sonamarg tunnel, CM’s Adviser Nasir Aslam Wani advised them to do constructive criticism. “I am surprised at the kind of behaviour they wanted from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah,” Wani told reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a guest and Omar Abdullah put forth his point and…

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Waheed Para Calls Out National Conference: Kashmir’s Core Issues Left Unaddressed

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Waheed Para Calls Out National Conference - Kashmir's Core Issues Left Unaddressed

Srinagar, Jan 07 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday said that Kashmir has been put on sale while the incumbent government is skipping the core issues. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Para said that the current government has got the big mandate and they will extend complete support to them if they will take any step for the welfare of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Para said that Kashmir has been put on sale as the outsiders are…

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Kashmir Holiday Controversy: Political Titans NC, PDP, and BJP at Loggerheads

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Kashmir Holiday Controversy: Political Titans NC, PDP, and BJP at Loggerheads

NC, PDP and BJP spar over Kashmir holiday row Srinagar, Jan 01: The exclusion of holidays on December 5 and July 13 has generated a debate as different views are emerging from the political parties on the issue following the issuance of a government calendar of holidays. The debate has emerged days after the J&K Government issued a calendar of holidays for the year 2025 in which the holiday on December 5 and July 13 was omitted. The move took everybody by surprise as the J&K NC led government had earlier…

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Quota Policy Controversy: Mufti and Mirwaiz Call for Action from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

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Quota Policy Controversy: Mufti and Mirwaiz Call for Action from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Mufti and Mirwaiz Oppose Quota Policy, Urge Omar Abdullah to Find Solution Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday described the ongoing reservation issue in the region as a “serious matter” and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate action to resolve the situation. “This is a very serious issue. From a young age, we tell our children to work hard and succeed in life. But today, merit has become the biggest casualty,” Mufti told reporters. She expressed concern that…

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Kashmir’s Last Elected Local Officials Depart, Leaving Power Vacuum

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Kashmir's Last Elected Local Officials Depart, Leaving Power Vacuum

In the absence of an elected government in the erstwhile state for more than five years, Panchayats-elected local bodies were the only democratic institutions functional in the region. The curtain falls on the last vestige of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir as the term of over 28,000 panchayat members ended today with no fresh elections in sight. In the absence of an elected government in the erstwhile state for more than five years, Panchayats-elected local bodies were the only democratic institutions functional in the region. The administration of the…

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