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Farooq Abdullah's statement regarding Pakistani claims on Kashmir incorrect: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad has responded to Farooq Abdullah's recent remarks on Pakistan's influence in Kashmir. Azad emphasized that Pakistan has historically been an enemy of India and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged respect for the development efforts made by successive Indian governments since 1947. Shia leader Imran Ansari also criticized Abdullah, labeling him and his party as 'rebels on rent'.
Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan is ‘protecting’ Kashmiris, sparks BJP backlash
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah stated that Pakistan's advocacy for Kashmir is a form of protection. He criticized the intentions of the Indian government towards Jammu and Kashmir. BJP leaders condemned Abdullah's remarks, labeling them as treasonous and anti-national. Congress leaders disagreed with Abdullah’s views but expressed concerns about the political situation in the region. Abdullah also raised issues regarding a mandatory service requirement for medical students, highlighting bureaucratic delays.
From 'govt's failure' to 'strong foreign policy': Leaders divided over US diplomat's J-K remarks
US Ambassador Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Pakistan protested these remarks by summoning the US charge d'affaires. The BJP welcomed the statement as a diplomatic achievement for India. Congress stated the US diplomat merely stated the obvious fact. Other political leaders offered differing interpretations of the US ambassador's comments.
'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in Kashmir
Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference government, accusing it of promoting alcohol sales for revenue. BJP vows to physically shut down outlets if the administration does not change its policy.
Jammu and Kashmir leaders condemn Pakistan's support for terrorism
Jammu and Kashmir leaders from JDU and BJP have strongly condemned Pakistan's long history of supporting terrorism, citing decades of evidence and specific instances like the Pahalgam attack orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba. They emphasized Pakistan's role in harboring and exporting terrorists, urging the FATF to reinstate Pakistan on the grey list.
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J&K parties call Waqf Act anti-Muslim, slam Omar Abdullah-led NC govt for not passing resolution
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, excluding the BJP, have criticized the Waqf Act, deeming it anti-Muslim. Opposition parties targeted the National Conference for failing to pass a resolution against the Act in the assembly. While the BJP defends the amendment for benefiting marginalized Muslims, other parties urge the Supreme Court to protect Muslim rights.
Omar Abdullah's J&K Cabinet passes resolution to restore statehood; PDP, BJP react
In its inaugural cabinet meeting held on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's administration passed a resolution calling on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led central government to reinstate statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports.
Tight-lipped when Hindus are killed in Bangladesh: BJP slams Mehbooba Mufti's "crocodile tears" over Nasrallah's killing
BJP leader Kavinder Gupta criticized PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for canceling her election campaign in solidarity with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death. Gupta questioned Mufti's silence on Hindu killings in Bangladesh and termed her actions as 'crocodile tears.' The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, raising concerns globally.
Jammu and Kashmir elections: Fates of Omar Abdullah, state chiefs of Cong, BJP & Apni Party to be sealed on Sept 25
The second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections will occur on Wednesday, covering 26 constituencies. Key candidates include Omar Abdullah, Tariq Hameed Karra, Ravinder Raina, and Altaf Bukhari. A total of 239 candidates are contesting across six districts, with 25.78 lakh eligible voters participating.
"Reflects mindset of INDIA alliance which backs terrorist": BJP reacts to Abdullah's remarks
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticized former JK CM Omar Abdullah's remarks on Afzal Guru, suggesting it reflects the INDIA alliance's support for terrorists. Bhandari praised PM Modi's development-focused policies for Jammu and Kashmir. Assembly polls in the Union territory are scheduled in three phases starting September 18.
Bullish Wins & Bearish Losses: Here are the key contests and results of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
An election with surprising results as exit polls were inaccurate. Politicians, including established leaders, had unexpected victories and defeats.
Worker from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag
A Bihar labourer, Raja Shah, was fatally shot by terrorists in Anantnag before the May 7 Lok Sabha polls. This is the third such incident this year, following attacks in Shalla Kadal, Habba Kadal, and Shopian district.
Three migrants shot at in J&K
"Terrorists fired upon three outside labourers in Shopian. Injured persons are Anmol Kumar, Pintu Kumar Thakur and Heralal Yadav, all residents of Distt Supaul, Bihar, being shifted to hospital," Kashmir Zone Police said on Twitter.
Three non-local labourers shot at in J&K's Shopian
Altaf Thakur, the BJP's spokesperson in Jammu and Kashmir, said, "Strongly denounce the attack on unarmed non local labourers in Gagran, Shopian district by the terrorists. This reflects frustration, inhumanity and cheapness of terrorists involved (in) the gruesome attack on three non local labourers who had gone to buy grocery items."
Majority of Kashmiri Pandit employees have returned to work in Valley: Official
Rahul Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit employee, was shot dead by the ultras inside his office at Chadoora in Budgam district in May last year. The killing had sparked off protests by the Kashmiri Pandit employees who refused to return to work.
BJP seeks probe into leak of list of Kashmiri Pandit employees
BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur expressed concern over the blog linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group, publishing the list of 56 Kashmiri Pandit employees working under the prime minister's rehabilitation package (PMRP).
Bank employee from Rajasthan shot dead in J&K's Kulgam by terrorists
Police sources said the terrorists shot and critically injured the manager, identified as Vijay Kumar of Rajasthan. Kumar was working as the manager of a regional rural bank (Ellaquai Dehati Bank) in Areah village branch of Kulgam district. He was attacked in the morning as he was entering the bank branch, said police sources.
One killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Srinagar
"At about 4:20 pm, terrorists hurled a grenade upon police and security forces deployment at Hari Singh High Street," a police official said.
Two more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J&K
This is the third attack on non-local labourers in less than 24 hours. A street vendor from Bihar and a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh were shot dead by the ultras on Saturday evening.
Two non-locals shot dead by militants in Kashmir
Arvind Kumar Sah (30), a resident of the Banka area in Bihar, was shot at by the ultras outside a park at Eidgah in Srinagar in the evening, a police official said.
BJP worker shot dead by militants in J&K's Kulgam
Dar, who was the BJP's constituency president of Homeshalibugh assembly constituency, died on the spot.
All major J&K political parties to meet Delimitation Commission, PDP to stay away
"Our party has decided to stay away from this process and not be a part of some exercise, the outcome which is widely believed to be pre-planned and which may further hurt the interests of our people," PDP general secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura said in a letter to the commission.
J&K political parties condemn killing of cop, his family
Mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday condemned the killing of a special police officer (SPO), his wife and daughter in Pulwama district, calling it "dastardly and cowardly" and a blot on the security scenario in the valley.
Reprehensible, savage, act of cowardice: J-K leaders condemn killing of cops by terrorist
"What makes this attack even more reprehensible is that SgCT Mohammad Yousuf of Zurhama and Ct Suhail Ahmad of Logripora were unarmed & shot in the back. Senseless & cowardly at the same time," Omar Abdullah added.
Jammu and Kashmir gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation
The first-ever district development council (DDC) elections will be held in eight phases to elect 280 members in 20 districts from November 28 to December 22. In the absence of an elected government in the union territory, these councils are set to become a new unit of governance in the region.
Hundreds attend funerals of three Kashmiri BJP leaders
Locals said that the trio were killed around 8:20 pm, when they were snacking in a stationary car at a secluded place on the banks of Khiddar Nallah.
BJP celebrates first anniversary of revocation of J&K's special status in Kashmir
"We are celebrating the completion of one year of abrogation of Article 370 (provisions) and the positive changes that it brought in Jammu and Kashmir," BJP leader Altaf Thakur told reporters at the party office in Jawahar Nagar here.
Why does Mau vote for jailed Mukhtar Ansari election after election?
Since 1996, Mukhtar has won this seat four times in a row. He first triumphed with BSP in 1996. Then twice as Independent in 2002 and 2007.
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