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'How soon is soon?': P Chidambaram questions delay in restoring J-K statehood

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram called the Article 370 abrogation a constitutional outrage. He questioned the government's timeline for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The division of the state into Union Territories poses a threat to federalism. Former J-K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah also urged the government to honor its…

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Table statehood restoration bill this Parliament session, Farooq Abdullah urges Centre

Reiterating the party's longstanding demand, Abdullah urged the Central government to honour its repeated commitments by introducing and passing the statehood restoration bill during the ongoing session.

The Economic Times

Omar Abdullah alleges BJP offered NC MLAs Rs 20-30 crore to defect

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize his government. He claimed that BJP leaders offered money and ministerial positions to National Conference MLAs. One MLA reported being offered twenty to thirty crore rupees and statehood. Abdullah expressed confidence that his party legislators would…

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No one should object to India-Pak dialogue aimed at improving ties: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an end to objections regarding India-Pakistan dialogue aimed at improving bilateral relations. He highlighted that the decades-old conflict has intensified recently. Abdullah pointed out the hypocrisy where RSS leaders advocating for better ties face no criticism, while similar sentiments from…

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Revive bilateral dialogue, restore normal ties: Politicians, former diplomats from India, Pak urge both govts

Over 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urging Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue. The appeal calls for restoring full diplomatic ties, resuming trade, and reopening cross-border transport links. Signatories emphasize sustained engagement…

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Indian political leader Farooq Abdullah narrowly escapes gun attack during wedding party

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Indian politician survives point-blank assassination attempt at wedding party

Police say suspect described attempted attack on Farooq Abdullah as ‘personal’ and that he had planned it for two decades

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Assassination Attempt on Farooq Abdullah: “God Saved Me,” Says Former J&K CM

A dramatic incident unfolded in Jammu when an alleged assassination attempt was made on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function in the city’s Greater Kailash area. Reflecting on the tense moments later, Abdullah said, “God saved me.”

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J&K: HC directs MHA to file updated status of Arms Licences scam probe

The report concerns the infamous Arms Licenses Scam involving several IAS and other officers and investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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NC-Cong alliance wins Jammu and Kashmir elections

BJP could win 29 seats while the PDP secured three seats. Seven Independents were also declared winners. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s BJP wins Haryana, Kashmir favours Congress alliance: What to know

Congress’ unexpected loss in Haryana and its gains with ally National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, explained.

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"Omar Abdullah will be CM," says Farooq ahead of J&K results announced

Abdullah said that "J&K People have proven that they don't accept the decision that was taken on August 5...Omar Abdullah will be the Chief Minister." Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K Results: NC Chief Farooq Abdullah greets his supporters in Srinagar

As the latest trends in J&K Assembly vote counting showed the NC-Congress alliance leading more than half of the seats, NC Chief Farooq Abdullah greeted his supporters. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

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J&K: BJP trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Farooq Abdullah

Farooq said that "BJP is trying to defame NC, but we will emerge victorious in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and change the lives of the people". Read further on Dynamite News:

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NC, Congress to contest together for all 90 assembly seats in J&K

The announcement was made after Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Resume talks with Pakistan as they want peace with us': NC Chief Farooq Abdullah

"The government in Pakistan, I think they are wanting to have a peaceful atmosphere with us. Let's open the door to them." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Want to respond democratically to August 5, 2019 decision: National Conference Srinagar candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the National Conference’s Srinagar candidate, says this Lok Sabha election is monumentally important as a platform to air the views of the people of Jammu and Kashmir

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INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power: PM Modi

Addressing three back-to-back rallies in Bihar’s Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies, PM Modi made an apparent reference to a recent statement of Farooq Abdullah, without mentioning him by name.

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Srinagar polling kicks off amid allegation of ‘official interference’

According to official figures, the volatile pockets of Pampore witnessed 4.61% polling, Pulwama 5.14%, Rajpora 5.87%, Tral 3.70% and Shopian 7.03% till 9 a.m. All these areas witnessed a domination of militants in the past.

The Hindu

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Three generations of Abdullah family vote in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah urges large voter turnout.

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Mehbooba, Farooq allege ‘police harassment, detention of workers’ ahead of Srinagar polling

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, PDP candidate from the Srinagar seat, sought the intervention of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Union Home Ministry against officials.

The Hindu

"Pakistan is not wearing bangles and has atom bombs": Farooq Abdullah on Rajnath Singh's remark on PoK

Farooq Abdullah warns India about Pakistan's atom bombs in response to Rajnath Singh's PoK merger statement

The Hindu

Search on for militants after IAF convoy attack

Militants attack Indian Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir, sparking combing operations and high alert in the region.

The Hindu

Sajad Lone seeks apology from Omar Abdullah over BJP-tag

Sajad Lone sought an apology from rival National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah.

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