SRINAGAR — The National Conference’s pre-poll alliance with the Congress for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday. According to the seat-share agreement, the National Conference is contesting 51 seats, the Congress 32 and the CPI(M) one. […]
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Pakistan’s defence minister has ‘certified’ NC, Congress for carrying its agenda in J&K: J P Nadda
JAMMU — BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday labeled the Congress and the National Conference (NC) as “non-nationalist forces” and said Pakistan’s defence minister himself “certified” the two parties for carrying out that country’s agenda in Jammu and Kashmir. He also highlighted the “wave of change” in Jammu and Kashmir under Prime Minister Narendra […]
“People are suffering due to the current situation”: Omar Abdullah hits out at Amit Shah
BUDGAM — National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, following his rally in Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah, mentioned that people in the valley are suffering due to the current situation and want solutions. “The people are suffering due to the current situation and they want […]
No talks with Pakistan till terrorism is wiped out; No stone pelter, terrorist will be released in J&K: Amit Shah
NOWSHERA — Talking tough on terror, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said no stone pelter or terrorist will be released in Jammu and Kashmir and there will be no talks with Pakistan till terrorism is wiped out. At an election rally in Nowshera in support of J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, the senior BJP […]
Ganderbal prestige battle for Omar Abdullah; faces tough fight from PDP, ex-NC colleague
GANDERBAL — National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah is facing a battle of prestige in his bid to reclaim the Ganderbal Assembly segment, considered a family bastion that was represented by his grandfather Sheikh Abdullah, father Farooq Abdullah and himself in the past. Having lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from the Baramulla constituency, the […]
Congress appoints Bhardwaj, Mahajan as acting working presidents of its J&K unit
SRINAGAR — The Congress has appointed M K Bhardwaj and Bhanu Mahajan as acting working presidents of its Jammu and Kashmir unit. The appointments come amid the ongoing assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Bhardwaj and Mahajan as acting working presidents of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee […]
40,000 people killed, terrorism increased during NC, Congress rule in J&K: Amit Shah
POONCH — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the Congress and the National Conference saying that during their rule, terrorism increased in Jammu and Kashmir with thousands of people being killed. “Congress and National Conference ruled here for 35 years, terrorism increased, 40 thousand people were killed, Jammu and Kashmir remained closed for […]
Apni Party issues notice to leader who announced support for Omar Abdullah in Budgam
SRINAGAR — The Apni Party on Saturday ordered its chief spokesperson Muntazir Mohiuddin to show cause after he announced support for National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah in the Budgam assembly segment. Mohiuddin has been asked to clarify his remarks before the party leadership within 48 hours, “failing which disciplinary action will be taken”. “The Apni […]
PDP questions Apni Party’s support to Omar Abdullah in Budgam Assembly seat
SRINAGAR — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday questioned Apni Party’s support to National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah in the Budgam Assembly seat, saying Kashmir deserves transparency and not “backdoor deals”. “Key Member Of B-Team of BJP has officially announced its support for Omar Abdullah in Budgam. I urge the sitting MP Aga […]
Borders peaceful as Pakistan fears PM Modi: Amit Shah in J&K
MENDHAR — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would dare to open fire. Shah was addressing an election rally in this border area in the Union territory’s Poonch district in support of BJP candidate Murtaza […]







