A changed political landscape in J&K The Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a blow to the PDP and NC The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
The deep import of the Article 370 verdict The verdict’s validation of the removal of autonomy, and administrative bias towards developers and industrialists from outside the former State, can only harden alienation in the Valley The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable? The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories. Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023
What’s Article 370? What to know about India top court verdict on Kashmir The Supreme Court backs Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s removal of Indian-administered Kashmir’s semi-autonomy. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023
Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’ J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
"I say sorry...Concede that I could not provide justice to J&K people, but...": Omar Abdullah as SC upholds abrogation of Article 370 Omar appreciated the advocates who represented them, saying they have done their part and put forward their arguments in court so as to keep Article 370 intact in Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2023
Mehbooba Mufti claims she has been put under house arrest, L-G refutes Article 370 verdict: Jammu and Kashmir remains under a tight security cover ahead of the final verdict on the Centre’s move to dilute Article 370, ending the seven decades of special status, and split the erstwhile State into two Union Territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh in 2019. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Security forces intensify vigil in J&K ahead of SC verdict on Article 370 SC verdict on Article 370: The streets in Kashmir witnessed a calm on Sunday, a day ahead of the verdict. A majority of residents refused to comment on the issue, while many sought “reversal of what was done on August 5, 2019”. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 J&K parties await SC verdict on Article 370, fear security clampdown. PDP, NC, JKPC & DPAP express hope for favorable judgement, fear security clampdown. The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023
Article 370 abrogation harmed bond between J&K, rest of country: Omar Abdullah Omar Abdullah says BJP govt. harmed bond between J&K and rest of India with abrogation of Article 370. People of J&K not happy with decision. He believes people will show unhappiness in assembly elections. He urges respect for religious beliefs of others. INDIA alliance to meet on Dec. 16 to… The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
"Abrogation of Article 370 harmed relation between J-K and rest of country": Omar Abdullah The NC leader, while speaking to media persons here, said that no one there was happy with the decision to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 6, 2023
INDIA bloc leader Omar Abdullah minces no words to criticise Congress over poll debacle National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said he attributed the recent electoral losses in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh to the shortcomings of the Congress party The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
BJP blamed Article 370 for militancy, then why do militants continue to die in Kashmir, asks Omar Abdullah Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of deceiving people on militancy in Kashmir; urges SC to consider elections in its judgment on Article 370; highlights disparity in bail granted to Army captain in staged encounter. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Road to Amarnath shrine will be a green disaster: Omar NC VP Abdullah urges rethink of motorable roads to Amarnath cave; BJP welcomes move, CPIM warns of environmental consequences. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Rumbles within the Gupkar alliance grow louder ahead of Lok Sabha election Gupkar alliance hardening positions on contesting 2024 LS polls independently, likely to challenge INDIA bloc. NC VP Omar Abdullah advocating to retain seats won in 2019. PDP forming 3-member election board to prepare for polls. NC, PDP leaders to decide on contesting together or separately.
The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023 Probe alerts sent out by Apple: Omar Abdullah Omar Abdullah seeks probe into Apple's snooping alerts to Opposition leaders. He criticizes Centre for delay in elections and vows to get statehood back to J&K. He won't contest polls but NC will participate in every election.
The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023 Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah says all’s not well within INDIA alliance Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the infighting in the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) grouping.
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 BJP government at Centre lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah BJP lacks courage to hold polls in J&K; NC leader Omar Abdullah claims.
The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023 Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Vote in upcoming Kargil polls to convey your verdict on August 5, 2019: Omar Abdullah The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections are scheduled for October 4, 2023. The elections will see a fight between the BJP and the NC-Congress combine for a 30-member council, with 26 seats filled through voting while four members are nominated.
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Omar Abdullah launches campaign for Kargil hill council polls, targets BJP national congress vice president Omar Abdullah launches election campaign for LAHDC-K polls; exudes confidence in winning
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 BJP ready for polls in J&K to decimate opponents: Party leader Kavinder Gupta Kavinder Gupta says Omar Abdullah is living in fool’s paradise because the BJP’s accomplishments have changed the scenario not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir.
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023 Omar, Mehbooba accuse BJP of ‘deliberately delaying’ panchayat, urban local bodies polls in J&K Mehbooba Mufti & Omar Abdullah accuse BJP of delaying polls in J&K due to fear of public anger. Mufti claims BJP's experiments in J&K have failed & people of Jammu have gone against them. Abdullah suspects BJP will play foul & delay polls. BJP reportedly focusing on 2024 LS polls.
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023 Growing differences within Gupkar alliance after INDIA meet NC-PDP tensions rise over seat-sharing in J&K; NC sticks to Farooq Abdullah's proposal, PDP wary of being sidelined. INDIA alliance formed to keep BJP away, NC sacrificing cadre, PDP's Waheed Parra's remarks deepen divide. Farooq Abdullah calls for Opposition parties' meeting on Oct 3, 2023.