Ruling National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq on Monday lashed out at the BJP for not restoring public holidays on birth anniversary of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah and Martyrs Day of Kashmir. The CPI (M) has also criticized the decision terming it a divisive move from the administration and an attempt to distort history of the region. … Read more
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday condemned the terror attack in Ganderbal that killed seven persons, and said that similar incidents have been carried out before elections in the past. The deputy chief minister said that the situation needs to improve, and they must work towards that improvement. “What … Read more
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the recent terrorist attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of several people, including a doctor and migrant labourers. He called the attack “a very cowardly and unforgivable crime.” Gandhi expressed his “deepest condolences to all the bereaved families … Read more
There is something different about the polling just completed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Something that is bigger than and beyond the structural milestones like the first assembly poll after abrogation of Article 370, bifurcation of the earlier state, making of the UT, delimitation of constituencies and reserving nine seats for scheduled … Read more
Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday said that the Election Commission of India should be ashamed and seek forgiveness from people as the Supreme Court had to intervene and issue directions for assembly elections in the Union Territory. “Unfortunately, the Supreme Court had to intervene and issue directions for assembly … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha for its consideration and passage on Monday. The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats in the Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry Assemblies for women. The legislation … Read more
