NC Held Back, BJP Marched On? The Uncomfortable Questions From Srinagar’s Protest Day

NC Held Back, BJP Marched On? The Uncomfortable Questions From Srinagar's Protest Day

NC-BJP Face-Off in Srinagar: Where Did the Power Tilt as Police Held Back One Protest and Cleared the Way for Another? By: News Desk | 02 September 2026 Srinagar: By Wednesday morning, Srinagar had begun to look less like a city preparing for a political demonstration and more like a city preparing for a controlled confrontation. Barricades appeared at strategic points. Police and security personnel were deployed around sensitive locations. Movement towards the BJP office in Jawahar Nagar was restricted as the National Conference prepared its counter-protest, while BJP workers…

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“200 Units Free” to Higher Bills: Why J&K’s 6.83% Power Hike Has Triggered a Political Storm

“200 Units Free” to Higher Bills: Why J&K’s 6.83% Power Hike Has Triggered a Political Storm

J&K Power Tariff Hike Sparks Political Storm: Opposition Calls It a “Betrayal” of 200-Unit Free Electricity Promise By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2026 J&K power tariff hike | 6.83% electricity tariff increase | 200 units free electricity | Omar Abdullah government | JERC tariff 2026 The electricity bill in Jammu and Kashmir has suddenly become a political bill as well. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has approved an average 6.83% increase in electricity tariffs, with the revised rates applying to consumption from September 1, 2026. The decision has…

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BJP Intensifies Anti-NC Agitation in J&K as Jammu Becomes Key Political Battleground

BJP Intensifies Anti-NC Agitation in J&K as Jammu Becomes Key Political Battleground

  BJP Turns Up Heat on Omar Abdullah Government as Political Battle Moves to the Streets By: News Desk | 17 Aug 2026 The political contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir is moving into a more confrontational phase. The BJP has announced a mass agitation against the Omar Abdullah government, accusing the ruling party of failing to meet election commitments and falling short on governance, employment, public services and development. The campaign is not being confined to Assembly debates or press…

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Sunil Sharma Accuses National Conference of Using Delhi Statehood Protest to Mask Governance Failures; BJP Announces Counter-Protests

Sunil Sharma Accuses National Conference of Using Delhi Statehood Protest to Mask Governance Failures; BJP Announces Counter-Protests

Sunil Sharma Calls NC’s Delhi Statehood Protest a ‘Diversion’; BJP Plans Counter-Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Leader of Opposition Says NC Should Focus on Unemployment, Corruption and Public Services Instead of ‘Political Theatre’ The political battle over Jammu and Kashmir’s demand for restoration of statehood has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma accusing the ruling National Conference (NC) of using its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to divert public attention from what he described as the government’s failures on…

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“Government Will Collapse on Its Own”: Sunil Sharma’s Warning Signals BJP’s Wait-and-Watch Strategy in J&K Politics

“Government Will Collapse on Its Own”: Sunil Sharma’s Warning Signals BJP’s Wait-and-Watch Strategy in J&K Politics

Sunil Sharma Says J&K Government Will Collapse on Its Own, BJP Won’t Topple It By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 LoP Says Omar Abdullah Government Is Losing Direction, But BJP Will Not Engineer Any Fall — A Political Message Ahead of Bigger Battles A Political Prediction or a Strategic Message? Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has delivered a sharp political assessment of the Jammu and Kashmir government, claiming that the current administration will “collapse on its own.” However, in the same breath, Sharma made one point clear: The BJP…

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Ruhullah’s Absence, Opposition Fire and Omar’s Leadership Test: How One Dachigam Retreat Triggered a Political Storm in J&K

Ruhullah's Absence, Opposition Fire and Omar's Leadership Test: How One Dachigam Retreat Triggered a Political Storm in J&K

Ruhullah Skips NC Dachigam Retreat as Opposition Targets Omar Abdullah Over ‘Floor Test Politics’ By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 NC’s Show of Unity Faces Questions as Aga Ruhullah Stays Away, Opposition Labels Retreat a ‘Floor Test’ One Absence That Spoke Louder Than the Meeting The National Conference’s June 3 legislature party retreat at Dachigam National Park was intended to project unity, confidence and internal coordination. Instead, the gathering has triggered a fresh round of political speculation, opposition attacks and questions about the state of affairs within Jammu and…

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“Marathons vs Governance?”: Sunil Sharma Targets Omar Abdullah Government Over ‘Elite Priorities’

“Marathons vs Governance?”: Sunil Sharma Targets Omar Abdullah Government Over ‘Elite Priorities’

“Marathons, Skiing & 5-Star Dinners”: A Political Punchline or Public Reality? By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 In the evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, rhetoric often shapes perception as much as policy does. The latest salvo from Sunil Sharma—accusing the National Conference government led by Omar Abdullah of being “busy in marathons, skiing, and 5-star dinners”—is more than a passing remark. It is a carefully constructed political narrative, designed to tap into public frustrations and reframe governance priorities. Lifestyle Optics vs Ground Governance At the heart of…

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BJP’s Kashmir Show of Strength: Party Targets Omar Govt Over ‘Doublespeak’, Revives 2010 Killings Issue

BJP’s Kashmir Show of Strength: Party Targets Omar Govt Over ‘Doublespeak’, Revives 2010 Killings Issue

BJP Attacks Omar Abdullah Govt in Srinagar Rally, Raises 2010 Killings | Kashmir Political Showdown By: Javid Amin | 21 February 2026 Srinagar Rally Signals BJP’s Valley Push; NC Accused of ‘Doublespeak’ In what party leaders described as a decisive show of strength in the Valley, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mounted a sharp political offensive against the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu & Kashmir National Conference government at a high-profile induction rally in Srinagar. The rally, marked by aggressive speeches and symbolic messaging, saw BJP leaders accuse the National Conference (NC)…

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J&K Assembly Disrupted After LoP Sunil Sharma’s Pir Panjal Remark, Lawmakers Demand Apology

J&K Assembly Disrupted After LoP Sunil Sharma’s Pir Panjal Remark, Lawmakers Demand Apology

J&K Assembly Disrupted Over LoP’s ‘No Official Pir Panjal Region’ Remark | Lawmakers Demand Apology By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 Uproar in the House Over Regional Identity Remarks Proceedings of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly were thrown into disarray on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma sparked a political storm by stating that there is “no official Pir Panjal region” in Jammu and Kashmir. The comment triggered protests from lawmakers representing the Pir Panjal belt, especially from Rajouri and Poonch, prompting demands for a formal…

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LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It ‘Electoral Fraud’

LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It 'Electoral Fraud'

LoP Sunil Sharma Hits Out at CM Over Proposed 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 November 2025 In the politically charged region of Jammu & Kashmir, electricity tariffs have become more than just numbers on a power bill — they’re a battleground of convictions, promises, and public trust. The proposal by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumed during peak winter hours has triggered sharp criticism. At the forefront is Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has…

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