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NC, BJP to stage counter protests in Srinagar; security tightened

Security forces were heavily deployed in Srinagar on Wednesday to manage planned protests. The BJP planned to gherao the Civil Secretariat over unfulfilled electoral promises. The National Conference announced a counter protest outside the BJP office. Roads were sealed and entry points restricted to prevent gatherings. Both parties aim to…

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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

Congress to join NC's July 20 statehood protest in Delhi: JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra

Jammu and Kashmir Congress will join the National Conference's statehood protest in New Delhi. The party president stated that the movement for statehood was originally initiated by Congress. Congress plans a march from Lakhanpur to Lolab if the Centre fails its commitments. The party distanced itself from Saifuddin Soz's remarks…

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BJP issues Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over 'MLA poaching' charges

The BJP has sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He alleged the BJP attempted to bribe National Conference legislators with cash. The party called these claims false, baseless, and defamatory. They demand a written retraction and public apology within seven days. Failure to comply will result in…

The Economic Times

'If not in Delhi, then where?' : Omar Abdullah announces statehood protest on July 20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced fresh protests in Delhi starting July 20. These demonstrations aim to address the unexplained delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Abdullah stated that his party has waited two years after the Assembly elections for this restoration. He questioned the Centre's…

The Economic Times

Omar defends invite to Mirwaiz for Delhi protest, says BJP creating 'manufactured controversy'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended inviting Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to a Delhi protest. He accused the BJP and media of creating controversy to divert attention from statehood restoration. Abdullah questioned the BJP's claims about separatism's elimination in Kashmir. He stated the invitation controversy was manufactured to shift…

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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BJP trying to bring down J&K govt by engineering split in National Conference: CM Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has accused the BJP of attempts to undermine his government. He claims the BJP is trying to fracture the National Conference party by enticing his legislators with lucrative offers, including a reported Rs 30 crore and a ministerial position.

The Economic Times

Omar Abdullah, NC MLAs head to off-site location for review meet after LoP claims govt will not complete term

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led his party MLAs and supporting independents to an off-site location. This move came amid claims that the National Conference government could fall. Abdullah posted pictures of MLAs on a bus ride. He stated the meeting was pre-planned to discuss collective matters. MLAs…

The Economic Times

'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in Kashmir

Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference government, accusing it of promoting alcohol sales for revenue. BJP vows to physically shut down outlets if the administration does not change its policy.

The Economic Times

J&K: Omar Abdullah to take oath as CM on October 16

Omar Abdullah on Monday received a letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, inviting him to form the next government in the union territory.

Dynamite News

Omar elected leader of NC legislature party, Gets 4 Independent MLAs support

In J&K Assembly polls, the NC won 42 seats while its alliance partner Congress won 6.

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Here’s how the Haryana and J&K verdicts will play out for BJP’s national plans

Whenever the outcome of an election is declared, there’s always the risk of reading too much between the lines, of overdoing the drill of identifying takeaways. But with the recent assembly polls in Haryana, it can safely be said that the face-off between the two national parties, especially following the…

Newslaundry

Kashmir elects first government in a decade as voters favour coalition of opposition parties

Indian Kashmir elected its first government in 10 years with millions voting for a coalition of two opposition parties in the Himalayan region.

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The message from Kashmir, and the tightrope for Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir poll results have set the stage for a National Conference-Congress government, with Omar Abdullah’s likely return as the chief minister, and the end of a decade-long hiatus for an elected government in the erstwhile state.

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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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Election Results: NC-Congress set to win in J&K

The assembly polls for the 90 seats were held in three phases between September 18 and October 1 after a gap of 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Intrigue and independents: All the possibilities that might unfold in Jammu and Kashmir

In the 2014 assembly elections, when Jammu and Kashmir was still a state, the Bharatiya Janata Party got its highest tally of 25 out of 37 assembly seats. In 2019, the region lost its autonomy and was cleaved into two demoted union territories (Ladakh not having an elected assembly).

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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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J&K Polls: After Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah files nomination from Budgam

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his second nomination from the Budgam seat for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disruption or disaster? The uncertainty around Engineer Rashid’s party, Jamaat in Kashmir polls

Langate is quiet just as it was in the beginning of the Lok Sabha election in April. But the sleepy north Kashmir town is expected to buzz soon with political activity, and erupt, much like it did in May, in support of the jailed Awami Ittehad Party leader Engineer Rashid.

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J&K Polls: "...to fight BJP like consolidated front" - Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said that together with Congress, they aim to fight against the BJP like a consolidated front. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Tussle begins for a powerless legislature in J&K

The meaning of assembly elections was already turned on its head before the announcement for polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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FSGA National Conference experts draft recap

A pick-by-pick review of The Huddle's team in a prominent industry league.

The Hindu

In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

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