Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta becomes Ladakh’s new LG. His appointment brings political weight amid demands for Sixth Schedule, statehood, and local empowerment. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Kavinder Gupta Appointed Ladakh’s New LG: A Political Strategist Steps In In a key administrative reshuffle with long-term regional implications, Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. His appointment follows the resignation of Brigadier (Retd.) B.D. Mishra, who held the…
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Sajad Lone Highlights Unaddressed Promises in L-G’s Address, Calls for Action
Lone Slams J&K L-G’s Address, Calls It ‘Love Letter to BJP’ Srinagar 07 March 2025: Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday criticised the recent Lieutenant Governor’s address, calling it a “love letter to the BJP” rather than a representation of public concerns from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking during the ongoing Budget session, Lone denounced the address for failing to acknowledge the deep-rooted grievances of people, dismissing it as a “hollow vision document” disconnected from the realities and aspirations of Jammu and Kashmir. “It was…
Read MoreG N Azad says he’s not looking for a job, but wants to serve the people of J&K
Azad said unemployment and inflation were two main problems facing Jammu and Kashmir which he wants to address by exploiting the tourism potential of the region Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he was not interested in becoming the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, dispelling “rumours” in this regard. The former Congress leader said he was not looking for employment but wanted to serve the people of J&K. “I have not come looking for a job, I want to serve the people,” Azad said, addressing a…
Read MoreKashmir politicians criticize LG Sinha’s claim that people want current system to continue
Kashmiri Politicians Express Concerns Over Lieutenant Governor’s Statement Recent comments made by the Lieutenant Governor have sparked controversy in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor suggested that the people of the region want the current system to continue, a statement that has drawn criticism from several Kashmiri politicians. Prominent figures like Omar Abdullah have accused the Lieutenant Governor of creating fictitious surveys to support his reluctance to hold assembly elections. Sajad Lone, on the other hand, advocates for elections as the most reliable method to gauge the desires of the…
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