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NC President Farooq Abdullah: "Elections have not happened in J&K...We are also a part of India"

"Elections have still not happened in Jammu and Kashmir. It's been six to seven years. What is the reason?" Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rumbles within the Gupkar alliance grow louder ahead of Lok Sabha election

Gupkar alliance hardening positions on contesting 2024 LS polls independently, likely to challenge INDIA bloc. NC VP Omar Abdullah advocating to retain seats won in 2019. PDP forming 3-member election board to prepare for polls. NC, PDP leaders to decide on contesting together or separately.

The Hindu

J&K parties oppose L-G govt.’s move to bar employees from holding protests

There is growing opposition from the regional political parties of J&K to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) administration’s move

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Gupkar alliance leaders urge India to play role to end bloodshed in Palestine

The Kashmiri leaders expressed regret over India’s vote during the United Nations’ resolution on the ceasefire in Palestine

The Hindu

BJP government at Centre lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

BJP lacks courage to hold polls in J&K; NC leader Omar Abdullah claims.

The Hindu

Kashmir | New vistadome coaches to offer tourists a memorable train ride through the Valley’s saffron fields and apple orchards

The 40-seater glass-topped coaches have been introduced on the Srinagar-Banihal stretch and the glass roofs give you a glimpse of the sky, which will soon be filled with swirling snowflakes as winter approaches.

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Kashmir adds rail coaches to offer 360-degree view of breathtaking landscapes

Kashmir gets its first train coaches exclusively meant for pleasure trips through beautiful fields and orchards with the peaks of the Pir Panjal range in the backdrop.

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Over 30 Muslim religious groups in Kashmir condemn Gaza hospital attack

As many as 30 Muslim bodies under the banner of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on October 18, condemned the bombing of a hospital in Palestine’s Gaza “in an Israeli air strike”. The National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also expressed their concern.

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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Farooq Abdullah calls for peaceful protest on October 10 against the ‘trampling of constitutional rights’ of the people of J&K

Opposition parties in J&K, led by Farooq Abdullah, join forces to protest against the "trampling of constitutional rights" of UT's people. PAGD, Congress, Panthers Party, United Peace Alliance, Muslim United Front, Peoples Movement, Akali Dal, Mission Statehood, and others attended the meeting. DPA, PC, and Apni Party were not invited.…

The Hindu

Growing differences within Gupkar alliance after INDIA meet

NC-PDP tensions rise over seat-sharing in J&K; NC sticks to Farooq Abdullah's proposal, PDP wary of being sidelined. INDIA alliance formed to keep BJP away, NC sacrificing cadre, PDP's Waheed Parra's remarks deepen divide. Farooq Abdullah calls for Opposition parties' meeting on Oct 3, 2023.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc leaders give call for Opposition unity after Congress skips INLD rally

Opposition INDIA bloc seeks “complete unity” of allies to defeat BJP in Haryana. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah urges leaders to shed differences. INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala blames Congress for hatching conspiracy to send him to jail. JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi says “big things can’t be accomplished with a…

The Hindu

Only talks will end militancy in Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, who visited the residence of the slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Humayun Bhat in Srinagar on Thursday, said only talks would end militancy in J&K.

The Hindu

Kashmir: Opposition calls out Centre’s cutting of duty on U.S. apples

Opposition from traders and political parties grew in Kashmir against the Centre’s move to relax import duty by 20% for apples imported from the United States of America.

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Political leaders from across country condemn Naidu’s arrest

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest in the alleged skill development scam has evoked strong reactions from political leaders across the country. National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has condemned the arrest. “They have arrested Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh. I think this is a very wrong step. A…

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Mirwaiz ‘disallowed’ from Friday prayers for 208th time, as J&K L-G says ‘he’s free’

Hurriyat chairman and Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was disallowed to attend the Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, just a day after J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha stated that his administration was mulling to allow the Mirwaiz to visit the mosque under a security cover. Meanwhile,…

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Manipur incidents tragedy for entire country: Farooq Abdullah

NC President Farooq Abdullah calls Manipur situation a "tragedy for the entire country" and "doomsday for every citizen of India". He expresses disappointment over people being divided and hatred spread for the sake of chair. He urges govt. to allow a debate in Parliament and let members put forth their…

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Leaders of Gupkar Alliance meet J&K L-G, plead for retaining SKIMS hospital’s autonomy

Gupkar Alliance leaders met J&K L-G to press for SKIMS autonomy & highlight staff shortage. Submitted memorandum to L-G, citing 50% staff deficit & lack of recruitment in 7 yrs. Raised concerns over quality of care due to shortage of manpower in SKIMS, SMHS & Children's Hospital.

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Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to attend Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh also used the platform to attack PM Modi alleging that there was an undeclared emergency imposed in the country.

The Hindu

Farooq Abdullah underlines need for unity among regional parties ahead of 2024 polls

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has emphasised the need for regional parties to come together to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as it is necessary to “save the country from being divided on religious lines.”

The Hindu

Destabilised Pakistan dangerous for all countries: Farooq Abdullah

A destabilised Pakistan is dangerous for all countries, including India, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said.

The Hindu

Why elections being delayed in Jammu and Kashmir, asks Farooq Abdullah

Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday wondered why there was a delay in holding Assembly elections in the Union Territory and said it was time to have an elected government.

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Panchayat Raj Institutions rewrite fate of rural areas in J&K

When Panchayat elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, two former chief ministers of the erstwhile state Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti termed the polls as a "futile exercise." Read further on Dynamite News:

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NC terminates membership of senior leader for ‘causing indiscipline’

The National Conference removed senior party leader Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar from the basic membership, for “causing indiscipline” within the party in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad's autobiography 'Azaad' launched in New Delhi

Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad's tell-all autobiography 'Azaad' was launched by Dr Karan Singh, the former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir and former member of Rajya Sabha, and Kapish Mehra- MD at Rupa Publications, in New Delhi on April 5, 2023. The jam-packed event was attended by the who's who…

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