#PoliticalReaction Archives

J&K on Edge: CM Omar Abdullah Appeals for Calm as Leaders Term Khamenei’s Killing ‘Tragic’

March 2, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Reacts to Khamenei Assassination: CM Omar Abdullah Appeals for Calm, Schools Closed, Leaders Condemn Strike By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 A Region Holding Its Breath Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh remain tense but controlled after reports emerged alleging the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US–Israel strike. While the emotional response — especially among Shia communities — has been intense, political leadership across party lines has struck a remarkably unified and restrained tone. The administration has moved swiftly with preventive measures,…

Omar Abdullah’s Statement Following Supreme Court’s Verdict on Article 370 Abrogation: Disappointment, Resilience, and Continued Struggle

December 11, 2023 Editor

Abdullah took a swipe at the BJP and said it took decades for the party to reach Jammu and Kashmir, while vowing to continue the struggle. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said he is “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s judgment on the viability of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Consitution, however, he is “not disheartened”. “It took the BJP decades to reach here. We are also prepared for the long haul,” the former chief minister of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir wrote on X. In a landmark judgment, the…