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Mehbooba Mufti Rejects National Conference’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Be the End Goal for Jammu & Kashmir

July 18, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects NC’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Replace Article 370 Demand By: Javid Amin | 18 July 2026 PDP chief refuses to join NC’s Jantar Mantar demonstration, insisting that any united opposition movement must also demand the restoration of Article 370 and other political measures A fresh political divide has emerged within Jammu and Kashmir’s opposition ahead of the National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti declined the party’s invitation to participate. In a letter…

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Demand Reignites NC-BJP Political Battle as Constitutional Rights and Development Narratives Collide

July 17, 2026 Editor

J&K Statehood Demand Sparks Fresh NC-BJP Showdown: Constitutional Rights vs Development Narrative By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 National Conference presses for immediate restoration of statehood while BJP insists governance, stability and reforms remain the priority, setting the stage for another major political confrontation The demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood has once again become the defining political issue in the Union Territory, triggering a renewed confrontation between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With political rhetoric intensifying on both sides, the…

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Alleges BJP Is Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government in J&K Amid Escalating Political Row

July 15, 2026 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Accuses BJP of Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government, Calls It an Attack on Democratic Mandate By: Javid Amin | 14 July 2026 National Conference MP Backs Omar Abdullah’s Allegations as Political Confrontation Between NC and BJP Deepens The political confrontation between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on July 13, 2026, after National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through alleged horse-trading. Ruhullah alleged that efforts were…

Srinagar Martyrs’ Graveyard Sealed on July 13 as Authorities Restrict Access; Omar Abdullah Questions ‘Normalcy’ Narrative

July 14, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Martyrs’ Graveyard Sealed on July 13: Omar Abdullah Says Curbs Contradict ‘Normalcy’ Claims By: Javid Amin | 13 July 2026 Security barricades around Naqshband Sahib prevent political leaders and citizens from paying tribute, triggering a fresh political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir A fresh political controversy unfolded in Srinagar on July 13, 2026, after authorities imposed strict security restrictions around the Martyrs’ Graveyard at Naqshband Sahib, preventing political leaders, party workers and members of the public from offering tributes on Martyrs’ Day. Barricades, checkpoints and heavy deployment of police…

July 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs

July 12, 2026 Editor

The Battle Over Memory Continues in Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 11 July 2026 Every year, July 13 evokes strong emotions across Jammu and Kashmir. For many, it is not merely another date on the calendar but a reminder of one of the most defining moments in Kashmir’s modern political history. This year, attention has once again turned towards Naqshband Sahib in Srinagar, where the graves of those killed during the July 13, 1931 uprising are located. Political leaders from multiple parties are awaiting official permission to visit…

Omar Abdullah Alleges ₹20–30 Crore Offer to Poach NC MLA: J&K Politics Heats Up Amid Defection Claims

July 12, 2026 Editor

J&K Chief Minister Says ‘Money Power’ Is Being Used to Destabilize the National Conference By: Javid Amin | 11 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has levelled serious allegations of political horse-trading, claiming that attempts are being made to split the ruling National Conference (NC) by offering enormous sums of money to its legislators. According to Omar Abdullah, one of the National Conference MLAs was allegedly offered between ₹20 crore and ₹30 crore to switch political allegiance. The Chief Minister did not publicly identify the legislator or…

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

July 11, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

National Conference Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation for Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Restoration Remains Sole Agenda

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation, Says Delhi Protest Is Solely About J&K Statehood By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has sought to clarify its decision to invite Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to its upcoming protest in New Delhi, saying the invitation should not be interpreted as a political endorsement but as part of a broader outreach to civil society and influential public voices. The clarification comes after the invitation triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir, with rival parties questioning the party’s decision and accusing it of…

National Conference Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has significantly expanded its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by inviting 52 political, religious and civil society leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Among the prominent invitees are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Grand…