Mehbooba Mufti’s House Arrest Claim Adds New Twist to J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row By: Javid Amin | 01 July 2026 The controversy over outsourcing of jobs in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a sharper political turn after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that she was placed under house arrest in Srinagar while attempting to participate in protests against the government’s recruitment policy. The allegation has added a new dimension to an already heated political battle involving the PDP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the National Conference-led Jammu…
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Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP’s “Backdoor Appointment” Allegations, Says Truth Will Be Placed Before People
Omar Abdullah vs PDP Over Government Jobs: NC Rejects Backdoor Appointment Charges in J&K By: Javid Amin | 26 June 2026 Recruitment Row Escalates in J&K as NC Government Faces PDP Attack A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly rejected allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding “backdoor appointments” in government jobs. The PDP has accused the National Conference-led government of following unfair recruitment practices, raising concerns over transparency and merit-based selection. Responding to the charges, Omar Abdullah dismissed the…
Read MoreTanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood
Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Future By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 NC Intensifies Political Offensive as Statehood Debate Returns to Centre Stage The political temperature in Jammu & Kashmir has once again risen after National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq launched a sharp attack on both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of indulging in what he termed “dirty politics” at the expense of the people of the…
Read MoreMehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K
“Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT”: Mehboob Beg Sharpens Attack on National Conference By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 Senior Leader Questions NC’s Governance Record as Statehood Debate Gains Momentum A fresh political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after veteran politician Mehboob Beg launched a pointed critique of the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, arguing that governance performance—not political rhetoric—should determine a party’s credibility. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, Beg drew a comparison between the National Conference’s record in Jammu and Kashmir…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Condemns Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid as Jamia Masjid Remains Shut for 8th Consecutive Year
Mehbooba Mufti Slams Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid 2026 as Jamia Masjid Remains Closed for 8th Year By: Javid Amin | 27 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Restrictions on Eid Prayers Have “Become a Custom” in Kashmir On Eid-ul-Adha 2026, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti sharply criticised the administration for placing Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and preventing him from offering Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The remarks came after authorities allegedly stopped the Mirwaiz from…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’
Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on Ladakh Model By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 PDP Chief Urges Regional Parties to Rise Above Politics, Revive PAGD for Jammu and Kashmir’s Political Future In a significant political statement from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for the formation of a united political front in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing inspiration from the collective movement launched by leaders in Ladakh after the constitutional changes of 2019. The president of Peoples Democratic Party urged political parties across Jammu and Kashmir…
Read MoreLadakh ‘Deal’ Sparks Political Ripples Across Kashmir, Rekindles Autonomy Debate
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…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Calls Detentions Without Trial a ‘Tragedy’, Seeks Review of J&K Prisoners’ Cases
‘A Tragedy for Democracy’: Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm Over J&K Prisoners Held Without Trial By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Prolonged Detentions Undermine Constitutional Rights and Public Faith in Justice Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has described the continued detention of many Jammu and Kashmir residents without trial as a “tragedy,” arguing that prolonged incarceration without judicial conclusion represents a serious challenge to constitutional principles and democratic accountability. Her remarks have once again brought attention to a…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Hold Talks With Pakistan and Kashmiris, Calls It ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Peace
Mehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Start Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Ahead of Eid By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Calls on PM Modi to Open Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate simultaneous dialogue with Pakistan and the people of Jammu & Kashmir, describing the moment as a “golden opportunity” to rebuild trust and move toward lasting peace in the region. The appeal from the president of the People’s Democratic…
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