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“We Won’t Invite Anyone”: Farooq Abdullah Turns NC’s Delhi Statehood Protest Into a Test of Public Mood

June 12, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Says NC Won’t Invite Anyone to Join Delhi Statehood Protest By: Javid Amin | 11 June 2026 NC Chief Says Participation Must Be Voluntary as Party Prepares High-Stakes Delhi Demonstration on Jammu & Kashmir Statehood A Remark That Reveals More Than It Appears National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah has made an unusual political declaration ahead of the party’s proposed statehood protest in New Delhi. “I will not invite anyone.” At first glance, the statement appears simple. But politically, it carries deeper significance. As the National Conference prepares…

“Time Has Come to Remind Delhi of Its Promise”: Tanvir Sadiq Signals New Phase in NC’s Statehood Campaign

June 6, 2026 Editor

Tanvir Sadiq Says Time Has Come to Remind Delhi of Its Statehood Promise By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 As Omar, Farooq and Tanvir Speak in Unison, National Conference Sharpens Pressure for Statehood Restoration NC’s Message Is Becoming More Direct The National Conference’s political messaging on statehood restoration appears to be entering a more assertive phase. After weeks of discussions surrounding governance reviews, cabinet expansion, opposition criticism and internal party dynamics, senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq has delivered what may be the clearest indication yet of the party’s…

‘No Theatrics, Only Consistency’: Ruhullah Throws Down the Gauntlet in Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Debate

June 4, 2026 Editor

No Theatrics, Only Consistency: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Redefines J&K Statehood Debate By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 A Message That Resonated Beyond the Party At a time when Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse is once again revolving around statehood restoration, one statement from National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered conversations far beyond party circles. “No theatrics, only consistency.” The phrase may appear simple, but in Kashmir’s current political climate it carries significant weight. Coming just days after the National Conference’s high-profile Dachigam retreat—a meeting Ruhullah notably did…

Ladakh ‘Deal’ Sparks Political Ripples Across Kashmir, Rekindles Autonomy Debate

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Editor

Ladakh Deal Triggers Political Storm in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Autonomy and Article 370 By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Centre’s Assurances to Ladakh Trigger Sharp Reactions in Kashmir Valley A fresh political debate has erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after reports emerged of a major understanding between the Centre and Ladakh-based groups over demands related to land rights, jobs, cultural protection, and administrative safeguards. The reported “Ladakh deal,” which follows months of protests and negotiations involving civil society groups from Leh and Kargil, is being viewed in Kashmir…

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as J&K Minister Javed Rana Calls Drive ‘Illegal’ and Orders Probe

May 20, 2026 Editor

Javed Rana Calls Sidhra Demolition ‘Illegal,’ Orders Probe Into Eviction of Gujjar-Bakarwal Families By: Javid Amin | 19 May 2026 Forest Minister Accuses Officials of Targeting Gujjar-Bakarwal Families; Political Storm Deepens Over Anti-Encroachment Drive in Jammu A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana strongly condemned the recent demolition drive in Sidhra, Jammu, calling it “illegal, unjust, anti-people, and inhuman.” The minister announced an institutional inquiry into the operation and warned that officials involved would not be spared if found guilty of…

Mehbooba Mufti Backs RSS Call for Pakistan Dialogue: Can Talks Revive Kashmir’s Lost Peace Process?

May 14, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Supports RSS Leader’s Call for Indo-Pak Dialogue on Kashmir | Peace Talks Debate Revives By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes RSS Leader’s Call for Pakistan Dialogue, Rekindles Debate on Kashmir Peace Process In a politically significant development, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed remarks by a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying the statement validates what her party has argued for years — that peace in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be achieved through force alone. The remarks have triggered renewed discussion…

From Liquor Ban to Leadership Crisis: How One Remark Sparked a Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir

May 13, 2026 Editor

Liquor Ban Debate in J&K Exposes Governance Crisis, Identity Politics & Growing Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 12 May 2026 What began as a casual roadside comment by Omar Abdullah has rapidly transformed into one of the most emotionally charged political controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. At first glance, the debate appeared to revolve around a simple policy question: Should liquor be banned in Jammu & Kashmir? But within days, the controversy evolved into something much larger: a referendum on leadership, a clash between secularism and…

Sajad Lone Accuses NC and PDP of ‘Gifting’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP Amid Deepening Opposition Rift

May 12, 2026 Editor

Sajad Lone Slams NC & PDP for ‘Handing’ Rajya Sabha Seat to BJP in J&K By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 Sajad Lone Targets NC and PDP Over Rajya Sabha Seat, Says BJP Benefited from Opposition Failure A sharp political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Sajad Lone accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of effectively “gifting” a Rajya Sabha seat to the Bharatiya Janata Party through political disunity and poor coordination. The remarks have intensified the already fragile relationship among…

Mehbooba Mufti Targets Omar Abdullah Over ‘Silence’ on Budgam Law University Promise

May 10, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Questions Omar Abdullah’s Silence on Budgam Law University Promise By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Budgam Law University Row Intensifies as Mehbooba Questions Omar Abdullah’s ‘Silence’ A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir after Mehbooba Mufti accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of remaining silent on the establishment of a proposed law university in Budgam — a project that had reportedly figured prominently in the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference election manifesto. The issue has quickly evolved beyond a simple infrastructure debate, turning into a…

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

April 26, 2026 Editor

“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),…