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Allies NC, Congress at loggerheads over full rendition of Vande Mataram at JK film festival

Tensions rise within Jammu and Kashmir's ruling alliance over Vande Mataram. The National Conference stated playing the full song is a statutory obligation. Congress publicly disapproved, citing pluralist ethos and historical resolutions. The National Conference defended its stance by referencing other Congress-ruled states. Both parties are exchanging views on national…

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NC, BJP to stage counter protests in Srinagar; security tightened

Security forces were heavily deployed in Srinagar on Wednesday to manage planned protests. The BJP planned to gherao the Civil Secretariat over unfulfilled electoral promises. The National Conference announced a counter protest outside the BJP office. Roads were sealed and entry points restricted to prevent gatherings. Both parties aim to…

The Economic Times

'What is the right time': NC asks Centre to restore statehood to J-K

The National Conference questioned the Centre about restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. They highlighted unfulfilled promises made after delimitation and Assembly elections. Leaders stated that seven years have passed since Article 370 was abrogated. The party and Congress demanded restoration of constitutional rights and statehood. Both parties held protest rallies…

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'If not in Delhi, then where?' : Omar Abdullah announces statehood protest on July 20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced fresh protests in Delhi starting July 20. These demonstrations aim to address the unexplained delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Abdullah stated that his party has waited two years after the Assembly elections for this restoration. He questioned the Centre's…

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Omar Abdullah alleges BJP offered NC MLAs Rs 20-30 crore to defect

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize his government. He claimed that BJP leaders offered money and ministerial positions to National Conference MLAs. One MLA reported being offered twenty to thirty crore rupees and statehood. Abdullah expressed confidence that his party legislators would…

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BJP trying to bring down J&K govt by engineering split in National Conference: CM Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has accused the BJP of attempts to undermine his government. He claims the BJP is trying to fracture the National Conference party by enticing his legislators with lucrative offers, including a reported Rs 30 crore and a ministerial position.

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NC govt in J-K has made 25,000 backdoor appointments, alleges Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused the National Conference government of making 25,000 "backdoor appointments" in just 25 months. She claims these government posts were given to ministers, MLAs, and alliance partners, with allegations of candidates paying bribes. Mufti demanded an immediate halt to such practices and…

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J&K Assembly Ruckus Over Waqf Bill, MLAs Clash; House Adjourned

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed chaos as MLAs clashed over the Waqf Bill, with the National Conference demanding an adjournment motion. Read more at Dynamite News

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J&K: First ever Assembly session of UT begins Monday

The first Assembly session of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to begin on Monday here under tight security arrangements. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Big setback’: Why India’s Congress lost out to Modi in key state election

As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.

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‘Post-240 booster shot for BJP, nettled crown in J&K’: What papers said on poll results

Contrary to exit polls, the BJP retained power in Haryana while the National Conference and Congress managed to get a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir. A resurgent Congress was projected to win more seats, but it was the BJP which received a boost just months after its poor show…

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Exit polls lose again: BJP hat-trick in Haryana, NC-Cong win J&K

The exit polls were wildly off the mark once again.

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Kashmir Election Results: Modi's Move Faces Referendum

Vote counting in Kashmir's local government election post special status revocation shows potential shift in political landscape.

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Unemployment, rebellion and Article 370: BJP’s challenges in Hindu-dominated Jammu

In the third phase of polls in Jammu and Kashmir, people across 40 assembly seats – 16 in Kashmir and 24 in Jammu – will cast their votes. Will the BJP repeat its 2014 performance and outdo the National Conference and PDP in the Jammu region?

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Rashid factor in J&K elections: BJP is killing two birds with one stone

Whether or not there is an element of manipulation in the creation of the Engineer Rashid factor in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections, it is benefitting the BJP in two ways.

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‘BJP opened a new front of terrorism in Jammu’: Omar Abdullah on shift in J&K politics, polls

Omar Abdullah, chairperson of the National Conference, has served as the youngest Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and even Union minister. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Abdullah conceded defeat in the Baramulla constituency in North Kashmir against independent candidate Engineer Rashid. Now his party is in the fray…

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Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

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Violence, economic distress, detained kin: Do Kashmir’s women feel sidelined again this election?

The assembly elections have brought political excitement back to Jammu and Kashmir.

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From ‘separatism’ to democratic politics: Talat Majeed on constitution, contest from Pulwama

In the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, set to take place after a 10-year hiatus, the political temperature has intensified with the entry of several local leaders previously accused of separatist leanings. Besides the candidates from mainstream parties like the National Conference and PDP, the polls will see Sheikh…

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J&K Polls: After Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah files nomination from Budgam

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his second nomination from the Budgam seat for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K Polls: "...to fight BJP like consolidated front" - Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said that together with Congress, they aim to fight against the BJP like a consolidated front. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assembly Polls 2024: About 88 lakh voters to cast their votes in J&K

Assembly elections in J&K to be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1. The vote counting will be done on October 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NC, Congress to contest together for all 90 assembly seats in J&K

The announcement was made after Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tussle begins for a powerless legislature in J&K

The meaning of assembly elections was already turned on its head before the announcement for polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Shah has told BJP proxies to defeat us: Omar

Omar Abdullah expressed fears that Amit Shah’s recent two-day visit was to “direct the administration and the BJP to ensure the defeat of the National Conference“ in the upcoming elections.

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