SRINAGAR — Hitting back at Nasir Sogami, Waheed Para stated that blaming the PDP cannot absolve the National Conference (NC) of its historic betrayals and fresh compromises on Article 370. He criticized NC’s failure to deliver on its promise of one lakh jobs, with only one appointment made so far. Para emphasized that PDP’s alliances […]
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Article 370 would not have been revoked had PDP not joined hands with BJP: Nasir Aslam Wani
SRINAGAR — Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday claimed that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir had the PDP not joined hands with the BJP in 2014 to form government in the erstwhile state. He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party thought of contributing to […]
No rift between Congress, NC in J&K: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
SRINAGAR — Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday said there is no rift between his party and the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir. “The National Conference will not become Congress and vice versa. However, there are ideological similarities between the two parties for the past several decades. There might be difference […]
Sajad Lone slams NC government over ‘steep hike’ in electricity bills
SRINAGAR — Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday hit out at the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir over the “steep hike in electricity bills”. Claiming that the electricity bills were higher by nearly 50 per cent, Lone, who is MLA from Handwara, criticised the ruling party for creating an “electricity mess” […]
BJP slams Farooq Abdullah over his remark that party lacks concern for Jammu
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Sat Sharma on Monday criticised NC president Farooq Abdullah for accusing the saffron party of lack of concern towards Jammu, said the former chief minister was misleading the people of the region. Sharma alleged that the NC has perpetuated decades-long discrimination against Jammu and claimed that the BJP […]
Meritocracy being murdered in J&K by National Conference: Iltija Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP leader Iltija Mufti accused the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday of “murdering” meritocracy, saying “false promises” made by the party on rationalising reservation could not be “further from the truth”. “Meritocracy is being murdered in broad daylight by the party that pulled a fast one on J&K’s […]
National capital should be shifted out of Delhi: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Sunday that as long as the national capital is not shifted from New Delhi to somewhere else, the choking pollution in the city is not going to go away. Talking to media persons here, […]
Those dreaming of J&K’s independence unaware of ground realities: Farooq Abdullah
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 […]
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 […]
Mehbooba Mufti seeks NC’s clarification after Kharge’s remarks on Article 370
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday sought a clarification from Jammu and Kashmir government after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370. Mehbooba was reacting to Kharge’s remarks on the return of Article 370 during a press conference in Pune on Thursday. “This […]








