Politics

PDP’s sole agenda is restoration of peace in J&K through dialogue, development: Mehbooba Mufti

JAMMU — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said her party’s sole agenda is the restoration of peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue and development and unity of its regions. The former chief minister criticised the National Conference and the BJP for linking her proposal for granting divisional status to the Pir […]

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Valley incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits, people awaiting their return: Mehbooba Mufti

JAMMU — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and people of the Valley are eagerly awaiting their return. The former chief minister also suggested that reservation of two Assembly seats for Kashmiri Pandits would be preferable. “Kashmiri Pandits must take their own decision. We are eagerly […]

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Farooq Abdullah trying to normalise ‘historic crime’, absolve himself, NC of guilt: BJP

JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday slammed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on the possible return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, accusing him of trying to normalise a “historic crime” and evade political responsibility for the exodus of the community. Former MLC and BJP spokesperson Girdhari […]

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Hindus-Muslim divide being created for electoral purposes: Farooq Abdullah

JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday flagged growing religious polarisation in the country, alleging that hate politics was being fuelled for electoral gains, and questioned who was responsible for spreading divisive narratives in Jammu. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here, the former chief minister said the people […]

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Kashmiri Pandits always welcome to return home: Farooq Abdullah as community observes 36th exodus day

JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes in the Valley, as the displaced community observed the 36th anniversary of their exodus in Jammu and reiterated demands for a comprehensive policy on their return and rehabilitation. However, the former chief minister expressed scepticism […]

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Security forces fully prepared to tackle emerging challenges in J&K: Atal Dulloo

JAMMU — Adversarial elements, including hostile forces from across the border, would attempt to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir but preparedness on the ground remains strong, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said. Dulloo said multiple challenges persist, ranging from infiltration attempts to weather-related and terrain-specific difficulties, which are often exploited […]