JAMMU — After the BJP won 29 seats in J&K, the party’s J&K Chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday called it the best performance so far. Talking to IANS, Ravinder Raina said, “The BJP has achieved a remarkable victory in J&K, marking its best performance in the region so far. With the win of 29 legislators […]
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Central govt tried to weaken us but the people responded: Zamir Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Zamir Abdullah, son of Omar Abdullah, criticised the Union government on Wednesday, accusing it of attempting to “weaken” the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the Abdullah family to exert pressure on the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “This is everyone’s happiness, the happiness of Jammu and Kashmir. The Central government tried […]
Resolution demanding restoration of J&K statehood will be passed in first cabinet meeting: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the NC-Congress government will pass a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood in its first cabinet meeting. “After the formation of the government, I hope in the first cabinet meeting, the cabinet will pass a resolution impressing upon the Centre to […]
Congress will introspect party’s performance in Jammu region: Tariq Hameed Karra
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said the party would introspect its dismal performance in the assembly polls in the Jammu region. He also alleged that there were some lapses on part of the administration or some deliberate attempts in the run up to the polls. “We are very […]
BJP will continue to act as watchman of J&K, says Tarun Chugh, calls result ‘historic’
NEW DELHI — BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction as the party surpassed its previous record by securing 29 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, pledging that the BJP would continue to act as a “watchman” and “protector” of the Union Territory. The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance […]
LG Manoj Sinha congratulates NC-led alliance for winning assembly polls
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday congratulated the National Conference-Congress alliance for winning the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “My heartiest congratulations to all the members elected to the Legislative Assembly and NC-led alliance for victory in the polls. Best wishes to them in the service of people. The Constitution of India […]
Foolish to seek Article 370 restoration from BJP: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday said hoping for the restoration of Article 370 from the very people who snatched it would be “foolish,” but his party would keep the issue alive and continue to raise it. “Our political stand will not change. We have never said that we will remain silent […]
“Decision ultimately lies with legislators, alliance”: Omar Abdullah on J&K CM face
SRINAGAR — After J&K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah announced that party Vice President Omar Abdullah would be the next Chief Minister, the newly-elected MLA Omar said on Wednesday that the decision ultimately lies with legislators and the alliance. “I am very grateful for the confidence that he (Farooq Abdullah) has reposed in me. But […]
Amit Shah thanks people of J&K as BJP emerges 2nd largest party in assembly polls
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir after BJP secured the highest ever vote percentage in assembly polls in the valley. BJP won 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir elections surpassing its previous highest tally of 25 seats in the 2014 election. As per Election […]
“Voters performed their duty, now our responsibility begins”: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — After a resounding victory in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, National Conference Vice President and newly-elected MLA Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the voters of the union territory saying that voters have performed their duty, now their responsibility begins. “I am very thankful to the voters of J&K that they utilised […]








