JAMMU — The BJP on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has broken the backbone of militancy and separatism in Jammu and Kashmir, and ensured massive development in the Union Territory. “The Modi government’s zero tolerance policy for militancy established peace which was further strengthened with the historic decision of abrogating […]
JAMMU — National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the distribution of arms to people is the biggest proof of the BJP government’s “failure” to check spread of militancy in the otherwise peaceful Jammu region. The former chief minister was apparently referring to the revival of village defence guards and arming them with […]
SRINAGAR — The release of jailed Lok Sabha member, Engineer Rashid, on interim bail by a Delhi court will have far-reaching consequences on the political scene and the upcoming J&K Assembly elections, in particular. Rashid’s physical presence in rallies and meetings can change the very dynamics of electoral politics in the union territory. He fought […]
SRINAGAR — Former J&K Chief Minister and President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti said on Tuesday that if the Centre wants the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to take part in the democracy then the ban on the organisation should be lifted. “If the Centre wants the JeI to take a party in the democratic process […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary. A former MLC, Choudhary is fighting the elections on a National Conference (NC) ticket and enjoys the Congress support. There are […]
SRINAGAR — Jailed MP Engineer Rashid has been granted bail to fetch votes from the people of Kashmir, not serve them, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday. Abdullah’s remarks came after Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, was granted interim bail in a terror funding case by a Delhi court. “We […]
JAMMU — The BJP’s “mishandling” of the situation led to the revival of militancy in otherwise peaceful Jammu, NC vice president Omar Abdullah alleged on Tuesday. The National Conference (NC) along with its coalition partner Congress will ensure to make the region free once again from militancy after forming the next government in Jammu and […]
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asserted that only her party advocates the resolution of Kashmir issue and speaks about the youths “languishing in jails”. She targeted jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), saying a person in jail is contesting elections, while a poor person’s family is […]
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday said that the ‘Azadi’ sentiments in Jammu and Kashmir are not over and have “gone underground,” adding that as Kashmiris, they can feel it. In an exclusive interview with ANI, when asked, is the Azadi concept over?, the JKPC chairperson […]
NEW DELHI — Intensifying its campaign right upto grass roots level for the Assembly elections, the BJP will start the ‘Har Ghar Bhajapa Campaign’ from September 10, with an aim to connect with the people and make them aware of the party’s programmes and achievements, said the party in a release. “The massive door-to-door campaign […]