JAMMU — Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will remain an integral part of India, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said those nurturing illogical dreams of independence should shun it as they are unaware of the ground realities. The veteran politician said the fact that the Indian cricket team is not likely to visit […]
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BJP using Article 370 to weaken Congress, win Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — The BJP’s onslaught on the Congress over Article 370 of the Constitution is aimed at weakening the opposition party and winning the elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday. However, the veteran leader said they will not allow the Congress to be weakened and expressed hope […]
Centre must immediately restore statehood to resolve myriad of issues: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday reiterated his call for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a crucial step to resolve the myriad of issues facing the region. After paying obeisance at the Gurudwara Sahib in Chand Nagar on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s 555th birth […]
“Decision Centre took on August 5 2019, not acceptable by people of J&K”: Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah said that the decision taken by the Central Government in 2019 to revoke Article 370 was not acceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and that there would be a day when the people here would “get their respect back.” Following the ruckus that has erupted […]
Farooq Abdullah witnesses J&K Assembly proceedings
SRINAGAR — NC president Farooq Abdullah on Friday observed the J&K Assembly proceedings from the Speaker’s gallery on the last day of the first session. “I see a very prominent personality Dr Farooq Abdullah in the Speaker’s gallery. I request all members to join me in welcoming him,” Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said. The first […]
Rashtriya Bajrang Dal holds protests against Farooq Abdullah for remarks on terrorists
JAMMU — The Rashtriya Bajrang Dal (RBD) held a protest march here on Monday against against the National Conference (NC) over the recent remarks by ruling party president Farooq Abdullah. The Dal also protested against the increasing terror incidents and also against Pakistan for aiding and abetting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah had recently […]
Farooq Abdullah demands ‘independent probe’ into spurt in J&K violence
SRINAGAR — Former chief minister and NC president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded an independent probe to find out the reason for the spurt in violence in J&K after the formation of an elected government here. “I doubt why there wasn’t a spurt in gunfights before the government formation. There should be an independent probe […]
Militants will keep dying until they stop infiltrating: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — Encounters will keep taking place as long as militants keep infiltrating the country, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah asserted here on Wednesday. “Encounters will keep taking place. Militants will keep coming, and we will keep eliminating them,” Abdullah told reporters here. The politician was responding to a question about the killing of three […]
Farooq Abdullah urges Pakistan to stop violence, find way to form friendship with India
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said attacks like the one in Gulmarg would continue to occur until India and Pakistan found a way to be friends and that would end Jammu and Kashmir’s troubles. Two soldiers and two Army porters were killed on Thursday after militants ambushed a force vehicle near […]
“Kashmir can never become Pakistan,” let us live with dignity and succeed: Farooq Abdullah on Ganderbal attack
SRINAGAR — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday condemned the militant attack in Gagangir and said that he wants to tell the leadership in Pakistan that if they want good relations with India they need to put an end militancy and let people of Jammu and Kashmir live with dignity and succeed. Speaking to […]