Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir — Statehood Demand Intensifies While BJP Celebrates Integration

Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir

Statehood Demand Intensifies as PDP, NC, Congress Accuse Centre of Betrayal; BJP Celebrates ‘Integration and Development’ By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 Six years have passed since the Indian Parliament revoked Article 370, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating it into two Union Territories. On this sixth anniversary, the region stands as a divided landscape of celebration and dissent, where competing narratives clash on the ground and in public memory. The anniversary sparked widespread protests across the Valley and Jammu, with opposition parties…

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Omar Abdullah’s Bold Push for J&K Statehood: A National Call to Correct a Constitutional Wrong

Omar Abdullah’s Bold Push for J&K Statehood: A National Call to Correct a Constitutional Wrong

Omar Abdullah Writes to 40+ Parties Urging J&K Statehood | Article 370 Anniversary By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 6 August 2025 August 5, Six Years Later August 5, 2025, marked six years since the revocation of Article 370, a turning point in Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) constitutional and political history. Once again, the date has sparked passionate debates across the country—about democracy, regional dignity, and national responsibility. On this symbolic day, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a dramatic move that reignited the national conversation on statehood. He penned…

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BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

BJP Slams Omar Abdullah Over Jallianwala Bagh Comparison: Kashmir’s History or Political Provocation? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar / Jammu | 14 July 2025 What Sparked the Controversy? On July 13, 2025, marking the anniversary of the 1931 killings outside Srinagar Central Jail, Omar Abdullah took to social media, describing the event as “Kashmir’s Jallianwala Bagh.” The statement invoked the memory of the 1919 massacre in Amritsar, where British troops opened fire on unarmed Indian civilians. According to Omar, the 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by Dogra forces were not rioters…

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Omar Abdullah, House Arrest & the Echo of Arun Jaitley: ‘Tyranny of the Unelected’

Omar Abdullah, House Arrest & the Echo of Arun Jaitley: 'Tyranny of the Unelected'

Omar Abdullah house arrest Martyrs’ Day, Tyranny of the unelected quote, July 13 Kashmir restrictions By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Invoking the Past to Challenge the Present As political leaders in Jammu & Kashmir prepared to pay homage at the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar, they were met not with public participation—but with locked gates, police barricades, and silence. Among them was Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister and Vice President of the National Conference (NC), who revealed via social media that he had been placed under house…

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Omar Abdullah Champions Kashmir Tourism Revival at SKICC: Project SPREAD, MICE Tourism, and Infrastructure Expansion Highlighted

Omar Abdullah Champions Kashmir Tourism Revival at SKICC: Project SPREAD, MICE Tourism, and Infrastructure Expansion Highlighted

Omar Abdullah Unveils Bold Tourism Revival Vision for Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar  In a landmark address at the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue held at SKICC Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered a rousing call to action, reaffirming his government’s commitment to making Kashmir India’s premier tourist destination. With the serene Dal Lake in the backdrop and SKICC brimming with hoteliers, tour operators, travel influencers, and international delegates, Omar reflected on the emotional turbulence the region has weathered—particularly the tragic Pahalgam attack in April that disrupted tourism…

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Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects: Who Deserves the Applause?

Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects - Who Deserves the Applause

Development vs. Recognition—A New War Erupts By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 June 2025 The recent sanctioning of 19 major road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore in Jammu and Kashmir was expected to trigger excitement and praise. Instead, it has set off a full-blown political credit war, with stakeholders across the spectrum rushing to claim the spotlight. From the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and MP Er Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) to the BJP, every faction has a version of “how it happened” and…

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‘Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

'Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi': Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

‘J&K Will Be Given Statehood by PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah Reasserts Demand at Katra Reasi 06 June 2025: In a sharp yet hopeful address on June 6, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drew attention back to the longstanding issue of statehood for the Union Territory. Speaking during the inauguration of the Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express—flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Abdullah said: “The same four people were present here in 2014 when the Katra Railway Station was inaugurated… Manoj Sinha, who was then MoS for Railways, got promoted…

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Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: Omar Abdullah Confirms Talks Ongoing Despite Pahalgam Attack

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: Omar Abdullah Confirms Talks Ongoing Despite Pahalgam Attack

A Region at the Crossroads Despite ongoing security challenges, the demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood remains a defining feature of the region’s political discourse. In a powerful reaffirmation, Omar Abdullah—former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader—emphasized that talks regarding the reinstatement of statehood remain active, even in the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. Abdullah’s statement, made during a NITI Aayog governing council meeting, underscores the continued pursuit of political restoration and governance autonomy for the region. His remarks serve as a reminder that amid turbulence,…

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Reviving Kashmir’s Tourism: CM Omar Abdullah’s Strategic Vision Post-Pahalgam Tragedy

Reviving Kashmir's Tourism: CM Omar Abdullah's Strategic Vision Post-Pahalgam Tragedy

Kashmir Tourism Revival in Motion: CM Omar Abdullah’s Resilient Roadmap Srinagar 28 May 2025: In the wake of the tragic April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism industry faced a significant setback. Recognizing the sector’s vital role in the region’s economy and cultural identity, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has initiated a multifaceted strategy to restore confidence among tourists and stakeholders. The Pahalgam Attack: A Blow to Tourism On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly…

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Breaking Barriers: Omar Abdullah’s Historic Cabinet Meeting in Pahalgam

Breaking Barriers: Omar Abdullah’s Historic Cabinet Meeting in Pahalgam

CM Omar Abdullah to Chair Historic Cabinet Meeting in Pahalgam Today In a bold political move, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam today, marking the first time such a meeting is held outside Srinagar or Jammu during his tenure. The decision is seen as a symbolic stand against terrorism and violence, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Why Pahalgam? A Message of Resilience Solidarity with Pahalgam Residents – The town has suffered a sharp…

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