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Nizamuddin Bhat Appeals Poll Body to Prevent any kind of mischief from anybody,Raises Concern over Booth Capturing

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Nizamuddin Bhat

Except one particular independent candidate who is getting undue support to promote his chances at the hustings, the election process has run smooth enclosure of the campaign in Bandipora. Stating this, Nizamuddin Bhat, contesting candidate from Congress-NC alliance said that there are apprehensions being expressed that some of the candidates who see themselves strong at certain polling stations may try booth capturing.

In a statement, issued here, Bhat said if that is allowed to happen it will vitiate the electoral process much to the disappointment of the electorate.

“The youth of Kashmir in general and the youth of Bandipora in particularly have been active participants in the entire process, jettisoning the shadows of past when they were seen as stone pelters and spoilers. The current process is sure to come as a deep dismay if certain elements are allowed to indulge in malpractices and violence,” he said.

“We, therefore, make an appeal to the Election Commission of India and the state security agencies to prevent any kind of mischief from anybody whosoever he may be. We further hope that the electorate also will cooperate in conduct of the elections as smooth and fair,” Bhat stated.

He added that needles to say that one of the independent candidates in Bandipora is openly swearing administrative support with a notion that he is entitled to it. “Therefore, the onus is on the administration to disprove him,” Bhat said.

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Dr Farooq Abdullah says that Bharatiya Janata Party will have to face the defeat

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National Conference (NC) President and former parliamentarian, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have to face the defeat and hopefully the people will take right decision this time by casting their ballots.

“We are expecting people to take right decision for the restoration of special status and other things,” Dr Farooq said.

He added that he is happy that BJP has been targeting NC as it is the party that is fighting against them and BJP has to face a defeat.

About the statement of BJP leaders with regard to Article 370 has been buried, Abdullah said the party has been burying everything.

About Waqf Bill, the former chief minister of erstwhile J&K state, said that Joint Parliamentary Committee has been reviewing the bill, let it be brought in the Parliament and NC part of INDI Alliance will take steps accordingly—(KNO)

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Old Alley of BJP Omar Abdullah Used to Negate killing of Kashmiris in Foreign countries: Sajad Lone

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Sajad Lone, chairman of the Peoples Conference, Lone questioned Omar Abdullah’s motives, pointing out his shift from downplaying killing of people in Kashmir to criticizing foreign ambassadors’ visits.

Lone criticized Abdullah’s expulsion of Saifuddin Soz from the party for voting against the BJP, seeking clarity on the matter.He shared his personal struggles, including imprisonment and torture, and challenged those he called “chocolate boys” to lecture him.

On development, Lone touted his achievements, surpassing 40-year records of others development in just two and a half years.He reiterated his stance on Article 370, calling its removal “illegal” and opined that it can be restored through a different federal structure and rules our its restoration through UT assembly.

” I don’t want to lie to people,” he said according to KNS correspondent.Lone concluded by affirming his equidistant from both the INDIA alliance and NDA, preferring a secular alliance with a revised Kashmir policy that prioritizes development and truth.

He also clarified that he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.(KNS)

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BJP winning in J&K polls criticises US temple vandalism: Sanjay Kumar Nishad

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UP Minister and National President of Nishad Party, Sanjay Kumar Nishad, speaking to ANI, expressed confidence in winning Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.

‘We are confident that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will vote for the BJP with a full majority. In the past, leaders used to have full security and a bulletproof security system to visit Jammu and Kashmir. However, things have changed after the implementation of Article 370 due to the rigorous efforts of the government,” he said.

Speaking on the issue of Rahul Gandhi promising ‘full statehood’ to people of Jammu and Kashmir, Nishad slammed him for changing the strategy.

“Some time back he was talking about removing Article 370 from state; how come his pitch changed now?’, he said.

Nishad also strongly condemned the recent violent attacks on two Hindu temples in the USA. The first attack occurred in New York on September 17, and the second took place at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the Sacramento area of California.

“I condemned the incident that happened in US’s hindu temple; we want to let hindus live peacefully. And in our India too, people from all over the world are living and doing business. I criticise the raising such slogans as an insult to our country.”

On Thursday, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on the night of September 25, less than 10 days after a similar act of vandalism took place at the BAPS Mandir in New York.

The messages included phrases such as “Hindus go back,” prompting concerns among the local Hindu community and in response, the community had expressed their commitment to standing united against hate.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff deputies responded to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Mather, near Rancho Cordova, where the graffiti was discovered. Deputies also said that vandals had also cut water lines at the property. (ANI)

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J&K Poll Update: Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah cast vote in Srinagar

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National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah along with his two sons castes their votes atRam Munshi polling booth in Srinagar.

Omar Abdullah said every candidate of any political party contests election to win it and that NC has the same expectation.

“We expect more and more votes in favour of NC. Wherever NC is not contesting, we hope our alliance partner INC will get votes there,” he said.

Omar also questioned the visit of foreign delegation to Jammu and Kashmir saying, there visit is a futile exercise as the Centre has never accepted their statement on Kashmir by claiming J&K is the internal matter of India.

“The people of Jammu and Kashmir are not voting because they are happy with the Centre but are voting against the atrocities of the government in the past seven years,” he said.

Omar said, “If people cast votes, it is not because they are happy with the Centre. They want to take credit of it, which is injustice to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”—(KNO)

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Omar Abdullah’s Advise to Alliance Partner Rahul Gandhi that he must Focus on Jammu

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Rahul Ghandi in Confrence

In a pointed remark aimed at its alliance partner Congress party, which is contesting elections in Jammu and Kashmir alongside the National Conference, Omar Abdullah urged Rahul Gandhi to wrap up campaigning in Kashmir and shift his focus towards Jammu.

He emphasized that the party should prioritize Jammu, where it holds the majority of seats, instead of solely campaigning in Kashmir.

“I hope after Rahul is done campaigning in one or two seats in Kashmir, he focuses in Jammu. Ultimately what the Congress does in Kashmir is not important. What the Congress does in Jammu is important. Unfortunately, Congress hasn’t done as much in the plains of Jammu as we would expect them to do. The lion’s share of the seats that the alliance gave in Jammu was to the Congress party. Yet, the Congress’ campaign in Jammu is yet to begin and there are only five days of campaigning. I hope once Rahul is done campaigning in this one seat in the valley, the Congress focuses all it’s attention in the plains of Jammu.”,” Abdullah said.

The Congress party, in alliance with the National Conference, is competing for 32 seats, while the NC is vying for 51 of the 90 Assembly seats.

JKNC vice president Omar Abdullah is contesting from Ganderbal and Budgam assembly seats, both of which have gone to polls today. Abdullah is fielded against PDP’s Bashir Ahmed Mir and Aga Muntazir Mehdi from Ganderbal and Budgam respectively.

“We have been waiting for ten years. The first phase went well, we expect a good turnout from the second phase also, the enthusiasm has been heartening, hope it turns out into voter turnout also,” Abdullah said while speaking to ANI.

Commenting on the Indian Government’s invitation to foreign diplomats to witness peaceful elections in Jammu-Kashmir, Abdullah said, “I dont know why foreigners need to check elections. When they comment on certain things, the Indian government says it is an internal matter. Now these elections are an internal matter”

Targeting the Centre, Abdullah said that the participation witnessed in the Jammu-Kashmir elections is not because of the Government of India. He said that it is inspite of what they did.

“They have humiliated people, they have used all the machinery to harass people, so its not something they need to be highlighting,” Abdullah added.

Cornering the PDP, Abdullah said that the party would be lucky to even win from Bijbehara, a small town in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir.

Addressing allegations of bogus voting in Ganderbal, Abdullah countered criticisms from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying, “I can’t help if their candidates have not been able to make the impact that they expected. It’s not my fault that people have come out in my favor. PDP was very happy to receive support from the Apni Party in Budgam until Mohiuddin Muntazir Sahab went against his party and announced his support for me. Then PDP got upset. Forget about Budgam and Ganderbal, they’ll be lucky to even win in Bijbehara”

Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will seal the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory.

Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat.

The last phase of polls will be held on October 1 and counting of votes will be held on October 8. (ANI)

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Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Four-Hour Speech in Parliament was a Historic Moment: Er. Nazir Yatoo

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Er. Nazir Yatoo, General Secretary of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) for Kashmir Province, has issued a press statement highlighting the crucial role of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chairman of DPAP, during the historic debate in Parliament over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A and the bifurcation of the state into two Union territories.

Azad’s four-hour speech was a historic moment. He stood firm and emphasized that repealing Articles 370 and 35A will not alleviate the problems faced by the people in J&K. “We need love, not force, said Nazir

Nazir stated that Azad’s six lectures and protests in Parliament for our rights, along with his relentless advocacy, compelled Amit Shah to promise the restoration of statehood—a commitment born from the protests and opposition that Azad tirelessly led.

“How can we condone passing resolutions within the confines of Parliament while our citizens continue to endure curfews and restrictions? Is this the justice our Constitution upholds?” Azad’s voice resonated with the pain and struggle of our people, who feel abandoned and unheard, while other Lok Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir remained silent and even laughed. It was Azad who stood firm, Yatoo added.

He further criticized the hollow promises made by those who failed to speak up when it mattered most. “Where were these voices when the fate of Jammu and Kashmir was being decided in Parliament? Today, they are making promises, but it was Azad Ji who stood up and fought for the people of J&K when no one else did.”

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Bringing Article 370 back will never be fulfilled: Usman Majid

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Former MLA Bandipora, Minister of State Usman Majid on Monday said that the promises of National Conference of bringing Article 370 back will never be fulfilled, alleging they never achieved their promises of their manifestos.

Usman Majid said that the national conference getting support from the BJP is not new and says it became clear they are part of the BJP after Omar received support from the Apni party candidate in Budgam.

“My decision to leave the Apni party was not wrong. It is clear now that NC, and Apni, are part of BJP; they both are on the same line now.”He added, the political parties in Kashmir still befool people with fake promises and say they are part of the BJP which they now need to accept.

“Congress supported the abrogation of Article 370 in parliament when the bill was presented now as NC claims they will bring Article 370 back. It does not make any sense because Congress will never support it,”.

He further added that the entry of new candidates in Congress the day before submitting the nomination has demotivated both the alliance party cadres in Bandipora and says they will not be able to turn a vote bank of those parties.

Majid hoped the people would choose their candidates cautiously and hoped to retain power for a third straight time. (KNS)

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What is in The Hearts of people in Jammu & Kashmir LG cannot do Because he is outsider says Rahul Gandhi

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The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, asserted that the INDIA bloc will provide statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and said that earlier, people used to make decisions through their elected MLAs, but today a king (LG) has been appointed who is an outsider who cannot understand what is in the hearts of the people.

Addressing a public rally on Monday, Rahul Gandhi said, “Earlier, in Jammu & Kashmir, people used to make decisions through their elected MLAs, but today a king has been appointed. The LG is like a king, and he is an outsider. That’s why he cannot do what is in the hearts of the people of J-K. He doesn’t even know how to do it.”

He asserted further that the democratic rights of the Jammu and Kashmir people have been snatched.

“In India, UTs were made states. States were divided. Madhya Pradesh was divided to form Chhattisgarh, Bihar was divided to form Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh was divided to form Telangana. But, never in the history of India, a state was made UT. For the first time, the rights of the people of the state have been snatched and it has been made a UT. You have been subjected to injustice, your democratic rights have been snatched and I want that you get statehood at the earliest,” Rahul added.

The Congress MP emphasised further that after the election, he guarantees that the first thing he will do is put pressure on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to restore statehood.

Lashing out at the BJP, Rahul Gandhi said that they only work for 2-3 billionaires.

“They have waived off Rs 16,000 crore for 25 people. But they don’t waive loans for the poor, farmers, labourers, women, or students. They implemented a wrong GST and demonetisation, which caused small businesses to shut down. As a result, today the youth of India, and particularly Jammu & Kashmir, cannot find employment,” he said.

Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Modi, the Leader of the Opposition said that Narendra Modi was once referred to as having a “56-inch chest.”

“He used to speak with pride and confidence, but now the INDIA bloc and Congress have changed Narendra Modi’s psychology. He is no longer the same as before. For the past 10 years, wherever Narendra Modi goes, he spreads hatred,” he added.

“Wherever the BJP had opened ‘Nafrat ka bazar’, we went there and opened ‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’. We will continue to do this,” Rahul said.

Jammu and Kashmir is voting for its 90-member assembly in three phases. The first phase of voting took place on September 18.

Notably, a voter turnout of 61.13 pc was registered in the first phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held in 24 constituencies in seven districts on September 18.

Voting for the second and third phases in J-K will be held on September 25 and October 1, respectively. Votes will be counted on October 8. (ANI)

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Narendera Modi Forgets “Kaam ki baat” No one is listening his“Mun Ki Baat”: Rahul Gandhi

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Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi today took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendera Modi for talking about “man ki baat” and forgetting the “kaam ki baat” stating that J&K was not only downgraded to a UT but “this place is now ruled by outsiders against the wishes of people.”

Addressing a massive rally in the Central –Shalteng constituency of Srinagar, Rahul Gandhi  said that J&K has not only been reduced to a UT from being a State but it has been ruled by the “outsiders directly.” “The Lieutenant Governor is Raja who is working against the wishes of people here. He doesn’t know how to work,” Rahul said.

He took a dig at PM Modi for talking high in his “Man ki baat” but forgetting the “Kaam ki baat. ” “Kaam Ki baat means to address the unemployment and to restore Statehood in J&K,” Rahul said, adding that the fact is nobody listens to man ki baat of PM Modi now.

He said before Lok Sabha polls, it was stated that Modi has a 56 inch chest. Earlier, he would speak with chest spread but INDIA alliance managed to break Modi’s psychology. Modi’s confidence is lost. He is the Modi of earlier days,” Rahul said.

“I see him very closely in the Lok Sabha while people see him on TV. His mood has changed and his face has changed. Credit goes to INDIA alliance for this,” he said.

He said BJP leaders spread hatred and pitched brother against brother. “They have spread hatred across the country. Hatred is not dealt with Hatred but with love,” Rahul said.

From Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Rahul said, he walked 4000 kms. “Wherever BJP had opened the shops of hatred, we closed them and opened the shops of love. We will continue to do the same,” he said as per KNO

He said this is for the first time that J&K as a state was downgraded to a UT. “We had seen UTs being converted into States. “We want Statehood to be restored as soon as possible so that J&K becomes a State again,” he said. “We wanted this to happen before elections but BJP didn’t.”

He said Congress will build pressure on BJP to restore the Statehood post polls. “If they don’t do it. I guarantee you that we will do it as it is your democratic right,” said Rahul.—(KNO)