Politics Archives - The Kashmiriyat

Aug212024 by News DeskNo Comments

Renowned religious preacher likely to join race for Kashmir assembly

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Amid ongoing talks of religious leaders and parties entering the electoral fray, a renowned Kashmiri cleric is likely to contest the assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Molana Ghulam Rasool Hami, a well-known preacher from Srinagar, will contest the assembly polls scheduled to start on September 18. Fifty-year-old Hami is a key spiritual figure from the Valley with followers spread across Jammu and Kashmir. This development comes amid discussions between another religious group, Jammat Islami, and the government regarding participation in the electoral process. Although Jammat Islami has not received a response regarding the ban imposed by the central government, which they seek to have lifted, the party is keen to participate in the upcoming ...

Nov162023 by News DeskNo Comments

Delimitation a mere excuse to delay elections in J-K, says Omar Abdullah

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Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday held the incumbent government as well as the election commission of India responsible for the delay in J&K elections saying delimitation is a mere excuse. Talking to the reporters on the sidelines of a function at Pattan, he as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the delimitation process should have been started in 2022 and concluded till now so as to pave a way for timely elections. “But the process is just being used as a tool to delay the election”, he added. Omar also said the government claims of establishing the 3-tier democracy in Jammu and Kashmir of now even not a single tier has left. “We fear if they may cite any other reasons for keeping Parliamentary ...

Oct92023 by News DeskNo Comments

NC-Congress alliance win should serve a wake up call for BJP: Omar Abdullah

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National Conference Vice-President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Sunday said the victory of NC-Congress alliance in LAHDC polls should serve a wake up call for BJP. Taking micro-blogging site X, (formerly Twitter) Omar writes "The BJP was dealt a resounding defeat at the hands of the NC-Congress alliance in Kargil today. In celebration of our strong alliance with the Congress party, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference is delighted to announce its victory in the LAHDC Kargil elections. This result sends a message to all forces and parties that have, undemocratically and unconstitutionally, divided the state of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh without the consent of its people." "This victory belongs to the people of Zanskar, Kargil, and Drass, who have decisively endorsed...

Oct52023 by News DeskNo Comments

MHA bans JKDFP over Anti India Activities

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has taken a significant step by imposing a ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP). Led by separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, the party has been accused of engaging in activities that are perceived as anti-India and pro-Pakistan. As per the order of which a copies lies with news agency Kashmir Scroll reads this decision comes under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which is in place to counter unlawful activities that pose a threat to the national security of India. The MHA's move to ban JKDFP is indicative of the government's commitment to maintain law and order, preserve national security, and ensure the unity and integrity of the country. By invoking UAPA, which empowers the authorities ...

Sep292023 by News DeskNo Comments

BJP issues notice to 8 leaders in Kashmir over anti-party activities

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) disciplinary committee has issued notice to 8 party leaders in the Kashmir Valley for indulging in ant-party activities. According to details available with Kashmir News Service (KNS), the notices have been issued to Altaf Thakur, Ali Mohammad Mir, GM Mir, Asif Masoodi, Arif Raja, Anwar Khan, Manzoor Bhat and Bilal Parray. The notice reads that while holding enquiry of indiscpline against Sofi Yusuf, it came to the notice of Disciplinary Committee that there are serious allegations and proof of indiscipline against each of them for indulging in activities prejudicial to maintenance of discipline in party. "By your activities sense of mistrust have been created in party leadership. Keeping in view your position in the party and your past contributions D...

Sep12023 by News DeskNo Comments

Jammu: Anger brews against BJP, ‘Matters should be resolved’ says top BJP leader

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The lesser-known organizations in Jammu that act as pressure groups and leveling fields for political parties are up in arms against Bhartiya Janata Party. These groups believe that local body polls in Jammu are likely to be postponed as the BJP currently lacks popularity. The host of issues that people of Jammu want to be addressed on a priority basis includes ‘Smart Meters’, ‘Toll Plaza, and ‘Property Tax. Amit Kapoor president - president ‘Dogra Welfare Sanghatan’ Jammu who led multiple protests against the installation of Smart Meters in Janipora, Tawi Bridge, Bhagvati Nagar believes that BJP is yet again playing a game and instead of raising the issue of smart meters, jobs, inflation, it is highlighting the issue of toll plaza that is affecting a small chunk of the population. ...

Aug232023 by News DeskNo Comments

Grateful to lawyers who defended 370 and people of J-K: Omar Abdullah

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National Conference Vice-President and former chief minister J&K Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed his gratitude to all advocates who stood with the people of J&K and defended Article-370 in the Supreme Court. Omar Abdullah while talking to reporters in Srinagar said "I am grateful to all advocates who stood with the people of J&K and defended Article-370 in the Supreme Court". Notably the five-member bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud had initiated the proceedings on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) two weeks ago. The Government of India on August 05, 2019 nullified the special status of J&K and downgraded the erstwhile State into two Union Territories - J&K and Ladakh. Omar told reporters that "I am sa...

Aug192023 by News DeskNo Comments

Turncoat politician unnerved as BJP facing bleak prospects in Jammu, PDP on Devender Rana’s statement

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Reacting to a recent statement from BJP’s Devender Singh Rana, JKPDP has termed it as his desperate effort to salvage his dwindling stature in the party and also the bleak prospectus facing his party. “Devender Singh Rana, has displayed a clear sense of political desperation as he attempts to deflect attention from his own political choices and wavering allegiances. Rana's political journey is marked by his transition from the National Conference to the BJP, raising questions about his true motivations. His inclination towards business interests and political opportunism has been evident in his career, and his recent statements appear to be a calculated effort to sidestep criticism and regain political relevance,” JKPDP Chief Spokesperson Syed Suhail Bukhari said. “Rana's party revok...

Aug152023 by News DeskNo Comments

When will people queue outside polling stations, Omar Abdullah takes a jibe at BJP

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National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday offered a backhanded compliment to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, saying the “queues” outside the Independence Day function venue were “excellent” but asked when assembly elections will be held. “Excellent. So when can these same people expect to be queueing outside polling booths for assembly elections?” Omar said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Abdullah was responding to media reports about long queues outside Bakshi Stadium here, the venue of the main Independence Day function in Jammu and Kashmir. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti also extended good wishes on the 77th Independence Day. “Happy Independence day to my fellow countrymen. May the idea of INDIA that binds us together triumph,...

Aug92023 by News DeskNo Comments

Is BJP’s argument weak that its leaders threaten the Supreme court’, asks Omar Abdullah on Irani’s remarks on Article 370

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Jammu Kashmir National Conference working president Omar Abdullah Wednesday said the Centre should wait for the Supreme Court's decision on Article 370's abrogation rather than "threatening" it, saying remarks by some BJP leaders over the sub-judice matter "almost tantamount" to contempt of court. His comments came after Union minister Smriti Irani, while participating on the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government in the Lok Sabha, said "Article 370 will never be restored". Abdullah said he feels surprised to hear such remarks from responsible BJP leaders, PTI reported. "The issue is before the SC, let the SC take a decision. Why are they threatening the SC? A Union minister has made such remarks today in Parliament that they will never allow it to happe...