Mian Altaf, Farooq Abdullah Highlight Communal Harmony at Urs and Kheer Bhawani Celebrations in Kashmir

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Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi on Sunday paid tributes at the 129th Urs of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) and highlighted the saint’s message of unity and spiritual wisdom.

Devotees from various parts of the country gathered at Baba Nagri, Wangat Kangan to offer prayers at the revered shrine of Mian Nizam-u-Din Kiyanvi (RA) during the 129th Urs.
The atmosphere was filled with spiritual devotion as people paid their respects and sought blessings. Many devotees expressed deep gratitude for being able to attend the annual event, calling it a spiritually uplifting experience that strengthens their faith and connection to the Sufi saint’s teachings.
On Tuesday, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah welcomed the celebration of both the Kheer Bhawani Mela and the Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, calling it a symbol of communal harmony in Kashmir. He stressed the importance of unity for national progress.
Speaking to ANI, Farooq Abdullah said, “It is a matter of joy that the mela of Kheer Bhawani and Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani are being celebrated today. There has always been brotherhood in the valley. We want to see this brotherhood across the country. If we stay united, we will progress.”
The Kheer Bhawani Mela is an important annual religious festival for the Kashmiri Pandit community. It is held at the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulla Mulla village of Ganderbal district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, a form of Goddess Durga, and is considered one of the holiest sites for Kashmiri Hindus.
Abdullah also appealed to devotees to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, expressing concern over the drop in pilgrim numbers following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
“We should go to Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and appeal to the people to visit there. There has been a decrease in the number of devotees to Mata Vaishno Devi. People are scared after the tragedy of war that took place recently. The impact of the Pahalgam incident was seen throughout the country,” Abdullah told ANI. (ANI)

BJP Silent on Jammu & Kashmir’s Unjustified Bifurcation, While Congress Apologizes for Emergency: Mian Altaf

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 National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament (MP) Mian Altaf Ahmad today said that Congress apologised for emergency but BJP is silent on its actions.He criticised BJP for bifurcating the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories and called it unjustified.

Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha on 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, Mian Altaf Ahmad said, “Congress has apologised for the emergency and whatever happened in 1975, but you are silent on various things you have done and without any justification. Congress toppled elected governments, but you divided our state into two Union Territories, which was unjustified.”

He said that those who formed this Constitution had done a great service and “we should always remember them particularly Dr B R Ambedkar and every one should unitedly maintain the secular and democratic values and with our country can move forward and develop.”.

The NC Member of Parliament said that “we all should uphold secular and democratic values of the country. “The India is famous for secularism, democracy, and the those who are in government should run the country on those lines,” he added. Mian Altaf said that whatever is happening with the minorities is a matter of concern. He mentioned about the incident in Uttar Pradesh and urged the central and state governments to take measures and ensure every citizen of the country feels safe and lives without fear or intimidation. Mian Altaf said that so many things are said about SCs and STs that they get a lot of benefits and privileges but that is not a fact and since decades these people have not received what is being talked about them.

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NC Selects Mian Altaf as Lok Sabha Candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Seat

The National Conference (NC) made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing its choice for the Lok Sabha candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency. Former minister and legislator from Kangan, Mian Altaf, emerged as the selected candidate for this crucial position.

NC’s Vice President, Omar Abdullah, conveyed the decision, citing the party’s high confidence in Mian Altaf’s capabilities to represent the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency effectively. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Omar Abdullah emphasized that the party’s leadership firmly believes that Mian Altaf is the most suitable candidate for this seat.

In his statement, Omar Abdullah reiterated the party’s unwavering decision to nominate Mian Altaf for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This move underscores the National Conference’s strategic planning as it gears up for the electoral battle in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency.

This announcement marks the commencement of NC’s preparations for the impending Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to kick off from April 19, spanning across seven phases nationwide. With Mian Altaf’s nomination, the party aims to secure a strong foothold in the Anantnag-Rajouri region, signaling its intent to represent the diverse interests and concerns of the constituency effectively.

KNS had previously reported on NC’s intention to field Mian Altaf as its candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat. Additionally, speculations abound regarding the potential candidacies of Omar Abdullah himself, who is likely to contest from the Srinagar-Pulwama constituency, and Choudhary Ramzan, who is anticipated to vie for the Baramulla constituency.

As the electoral landscape takes shape, the National Conference’s strategic nominations and Omar Abdullah’s expression of confidence in the chosen candidates underscore the party’s commitment to advancing its political agenda and securing representation for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.