Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Monday criticised the Central government, describing the decision to send a delegation to key partner countries as a ‘damage control’ effort. Ramesh claimed that India’s ‘Vishwa Guru’ image has taken a hit following tensions with Pakistan.He further argued that the delegation’s visit to key partner
Political parties across the spectrum in Jammu and Kashmir have broadly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a much-needed move to restore peace in the region. The announcement of a “full and immediate ceasefire”—effective from 5 p.m. on May 10—comes after several days of intense cross-border violence that had severely
Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Sunday welcomed the formation of a new political party by former members of Jamaat-e-Islami. Describing the development as “very good news,” Lone emphasized the importance of a diverse electoral landscape that reflects a wide range of ideologies. “The electoral arena should be exhaustive and represent all
In a major political development, Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu & Kashmir (JeI) has officially launched a new political party named The Justice and Development Front. The announcement was made today at the party’s headquarters in Nowgam, Srinagar, marking what leaders described as “a new beginning dedicated to justice, progress, and empowerment.” Party representatives highlighted that the formation
Expressing strong disapproval over the Indus Water Treaty, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the pact which was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 is the “most unfair document” to the people of the Union Territory. Addressing the media, Omar Abdullah said, “The government of India has taken some steps.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will visit Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Rahul Gandhi, who was on an official visit to the United States, cut his trip short and returned to New Delhi early Thursday morning. Notably, Prime Minister
In a significant political development, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has raised serious questions about the role of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference (NC), in the events leading up to the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP
Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday questioned the “continuing delay” in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “We had always said statehood must be restored. Now that the government is in place, why is there a delay? We have already protested, and we will continue to fight for Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood,” said Hussain
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken a defiant stand against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, announcing that her government will not implement the controversial legislation in the state. The declaration, made during a program organized by the Jain community in Kolkata on Wednesday, has ignited a fierce political debate, with the Bharatiya
The ruling National Conference (NC) and its alliance partners convened a legislative party meeting in Srinagar on Friday, where they passed two significant resolutions, calling on the central government to respect the democratic mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.The nearly two-hour-long meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was held at the residence