After the successful completion of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, political activities are intensifying in preparation for the Panchayat elections.The 2018 Panchayat elections saw boycotts from major parties like the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). While the elections were officially apolitical, the influence of political support was
National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday stated that the media should no longer hesitate to pose questions to the government and the public has every right to correct the dispensation for its mistakes. Talking to the reporters, Dr Farooq said that the era of fear has gone and the media persons should
Awami Itehad Party (AIP) has made a fervent appeal to the Government of India (GoI) to release Party President Er. Rashid, the Member of Parliament from North Kashmir, ahead of the upcoming Parliament session scheduled to begin on November 25. AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi emphasized that Er. Rashid’s electoral victory in 2024, achieved
Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said that the NC-Congress government in the Union Territory is doing ‘very well’ and assured of fulfilling all promises made in their election manifesto. “Our government is going very well…we will fulfil the promises made in our manifesto in 5 years,” JKNC President Abdullah told
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held a significant meeting today at its headquarters in Srinagar, with Party President Mehbooba Mufti leading discussions on issues that matter deeply to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of senior leaders, including Ab Rehman Veeri, Mohd. Sartaj Madni, Gh Nabi Lone Hanjura, Ms. Asiya
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed disappointment over the recent criticism of his party’s resolution in the Legislative Assembly, stating that those who had previously congratulated and supported him for bringing Article 370 resulation had now started accusing the National Conference (NC) of compromising. In an address to the assembly, Abdullah
The J&K Assembly witnessed a tense exchange today as PDP leader Waheed Para defended Jamaat-e-Islami and former PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed against remarks by NC MLA Nazir Gurez, who labeled Jamaat members as “traitors.” Responding sharply, Para said that if any talk of traitors arises, the first tag belongs to Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah for
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat Friday urged the house to press the government to relax the employee verification process. Highlighting several cases of deserving youth being denied the government jobs due to alleged criminal background of distant relatives, Bhat asked the Speaker to push the government to review the existing process. The
PI (M) leader and MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigam Friday asked the J&K lieutenant governor to present his administration’s ‘report card’ of last five years. In his speech to pay a vote of thanks after the LG’s address, Tarigami said, LG repeats in his address “my government” that means LG’s government. So let him present
Congress leader and Party’s Chief Whip of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, on Tuesday defended the assembly resolution on Article 370, urging the Modi-led government to respect the democratic will behind it. A local news gathering agency KNO reported that Bhat said that the resolution, passed by the elected assembly, is a decisive