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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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Mehbooba Mufti’s Alliance Paradox: Intent, Outcome, and the Politics of Miscalculation

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Mehbooba Mufti’s Alliance Paradox: Intent, Outcome, and the Politics of Miscalculation

Mehbooba Mufti BJP Alliance Explained | Article 370 Politics & Strategic Paradox By: Javid Amin | 13 April 2026 A Statement That Reopened Old Wounds When Mehbooba Mufti recently asserted that her party’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “was not for power but to protect Article 370,” she reignited one of the most contentious debates in contemporary Kashmir politics. The remark is not merely a retrospective justification—it is an attempt to reclaim political narrative in a landscape where memory, accountability, and symbolism are deeply contested. Yet, the statement…

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Sakina Itoo Vs Waheed Para: Assembly Clash Exposes Deep Political Fault Lines in Jammu & Kashmir

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Sakina Itoo vs Waheed Para: Assembly Clash Exposes Deep Political Fault Lines in Jammu & Kashmir

Sakina Itoo–Waheed Para Clash in J&K Assembly | NC vs PDP Political War Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 04 April 2026 A Storm Inside the Assembly: More Than Just a Verbal Duel The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, a space meant for democratic deliberation, recently turned into a battleground of political memory, blame, and unresolved tensions. What began as a sharp exchange between Sakina Itoo and Waheed Ur Rehman Para quickly escalated into a wider confrontation—one that exposed the fragile political architecture of the Union Territory. At the center of the…

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‘Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over’: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

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“Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over”: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

Iltija Mufti Accuses NC of Selling J&K’s Power to NHPC: Energy Sovereignty Row Explained By: Javid Amin | 03 April 2026 Power, Politics, and Perception in Kashmir A fresh political storm has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Iltija Mufti accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) of having “sold J&K’s power twice over.” Her allegation targets successive NC-led governments under Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, claiming they transferred key hydroelectric assets to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at “throwaway prices.” At the heart of the controversy lies…

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Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies

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Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies

Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Spark Political Storm in Kashmir Amid West Asia War By: Javid Amin | 30 March 2026 Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies A Statement That Echoed Beyond Borders In a politically sensitive moment, Mehbooba Mufti has ignited a fresh controversy with her remarks on the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking in Srinagar on March 30, 2026, the former Chief Minister said she is “praying for Iran to emerge victorious and for the war to end,” placing herself at…

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Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief for Asiya Andrabi: Humanitarian Appeal Triggers National Debate

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Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief for Asiya Andrabi: Humanitarian Appeal Triggers National Debate

Asiya Andrabi Sentence Row: Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief, Debate Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 26 March 2026 Kashmir’s Political Crossroads: Compassion vs Security In a development that has reignited debate across political and security circles, Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have publicly urged the Indian government to reconsider the life sentence awarded to separatist leader Asiya Andrabi. Their appeal—framed on humanitarian grounds—comes shortly after Andrabi was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court under stringent anti-terror laws. While the request emphasizes compassion, it has simultaneously triggered sharp…

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