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  • ‘This Would Be The Last Election In The Country If…’: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Attacks BJP |

    SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has said that if BJP wins the upcoming parliamentary elections, it might be the last election that the country would witness. The PDP leader said that neither she is interested in becoming the Chief Minister or a Member of Parliament. Mehbooba Mufti kickstarted her election campaign from South Kashmir’s Shopian district earlier today.

    “I am compelled to stand with you all who want me to become their voice. I want to raise the voice of the oppressed,  the voice of all the youth locked in jails. Because I do not know whether there will be any elections after this or not. These elections are necessary today to raise the voice of the oppressed,” Mufti said.

    The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) launched its election campaign from South Kashmir for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a vibrant road show stretching from Tahab Crossing, Circular Road in Pulwama to Sangam in Anantnag on Tuesday. 

    Mehbooba Mufti and party’s youth president Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, who is the party’s candidate from the seat, led the rally, which drew hundreds of enthusiastic participants, predominantly of youth and PDP supporters.

    Addressing the media after the event, Mehbooba Mufti extended condolences to the families affected by the recent Batwara Srinagar boat capsizing incident. Criticizing the current administration, she lamented the alleged transformation of the Union Territory into an “open jail” under the BJP-led Lt Governor’s regime.

    The PDP’s election strategy was outlined, with Mufti contesting from the remodelled Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, Para entering the fray from Srinagar-Pulwama, and Fayaz Ahmad Mir standing as the candidate from the north Kashmir constituency.

    The PDP’s decision to contest independently follows a public fallout with the National Conference despite their previous alliance in the INDIA coalition. The upcoming polls, commencing on April 19, will witness prominent contenders including former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and veteran National Conference leader Mian Altaf. Jammu and Kashmir’s electoral landscape has undergone significant changes with the state’s transition to a Union territory.

  • Tragedy Strikes As Boat Capsizes in Srinagar Outskirts: 6 Dead, 6 Rescued, 3 Missing

    Massive rescue operations involving Marcos, NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Army are underway to locate the missing persons.

  • Weather Update: IMD Alert For Rainfall In Jammu and Kashmir, Check Forecast For Other States Here

    The Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh likely to experience rain and snowfall till April 15.

  • Amarnath Yatra Set to Commence on June 29; Here is How to Register |

    New Delhi: The Amarnath Yatra of 2024 is scheduled to start on June 29 and conclude on August 19. Advance registration for the pilgrimage will begin on April 15, said the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board on Sunday, this board is responsible for managing facilities for the holy devotees who are going for Shri Amarnath Yatra.

    Following the Amarnath Yatra preparation, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel are undergoing specialised training to be a part of the Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs) of Jammu and Kashmir police. This will be done to ensure the safety and comfort of devotees, officials informed.

    Lakhs of devotees from all over the country come to worship ‘Baba Barfani’ during the time of Dharshan which lasts for about two months. 

    “The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will start in Jammu and Kashmir in June and will last for about two months. Lakhs of devotees from all over the country will come to worship ‘Baba Barfani. During the yatra, the pilgrims will have to face difficulties. To deal with the situation, Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) is undergoing training in District Samba to assist the travellers,” said Ram Singh Salathia, Jammu and Kashmir MRT Team In-charge, ANI reported.

    “The forces are being given thorough training in the hilly areas so that these soldiers can easily overcome any disaster and help people in trouble during the pilgrimage journey,” he said.

    He further added that the soldiers will be deployed in crucial areas to help the devotees in case of any emergency. The team is continuously working hard and testing new technology and equipment to provide the facilities to devotees. 

    “The team has set an example in helping thousands of people every year. They played a crucial role in the 2022 disaster.” Salathia further added.

    Here’s How To Register

    Step 1: Visit the official website – jksasb.nic.in 

    Step 2: Click on the “Register” tab on the homepage.

    Step 3: Carefully review the “DOs & Don’ts” instructions and proceed by checking the “I Agree” box.

    Step 4: Provide the necessary details such as name and phone number.

    Step 5: Upload your photograph and medical certificate.

    Step 6: Submit the application form and remember to take a printout for future reference.

    Step 7: Download your Yatra Permit once it becomes available.

  • J&K Assembly Polls Soon After Lok Sabha Elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar |

    NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, on Saturday said that assembly elections in J&K will be held soon. CEC Rajiv Kumar, while addressing a press conference, stated that assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon after the Lok Sabha polls.

    Speaking to reporters, CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed the issue of holding simultaneous central and state elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Kumar cited security concerns as a primary obstacle, leading the poll panel to deem it unfeasible at this time. However, he emphasized the panel’s dedication to conducting elections in the region, assuring that they would proceed following the Lok Sabha polls.

    Kumar highlighted the consensus among all parties in J&K regarding the desire for Assembly elections to coincide with parliamentary polls. Despite this shared sentiment, logistical challenges presented a significant hurdle. The sheer number of candidates expected in each Assembly segment, averaging between 10 to 12, would necessitate substantial security arrangements. Kumar explained that accommodating over 1,000 candidates would be impractical given the existing constraints.

    Nevertheless, Kumar reaffirmed the commitment of the poll panel to facilitate elections in J&K. He assured that once the current electoral processes conclude, the panel would prioritize holding polls in the region. This statement underscores the panel’s acknowledgement of the importance of democratic participation in J&K, despite the complexities involved in ensuring a secure and efficient electoral process.

    Importantly, the Lok Sabha elections in J&K will be held in five phases – April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 2. 

    National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, however, said that it is disheartening to see that the Election Commission of India has decided not to conduct Parliamentary and Assembly polls simultaneously in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah said that on one hand, the poll body has also decided to conduct Assembly elections in four states which will be coinciding with the Lok Sabha polls but Jammu and Kashmir has been denied this opportunity.

    Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule

    The CEC also announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will be held in 7 phases starting from April 19. Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13, Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will be held on June 1. Counting of votes will be held on 4 June.

    Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13,
    Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will be held on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4.

    With the formal announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has also come into effect across the country. It may be noted that the tenure of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a new House must be constituted before that. In 2019, the general elections were held over seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with results declared four days later. The BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) won a total of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old party behind at 52 seats, in the 2019 general elections. 

    Total 96.8 Crore Voters Eligible To Cast Votes: CEC 

    A total of 96.8 crore voters will be eligible to cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference here to announce the dates of Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls to four states, Rajiv Kumar said there will be 10.5 lakh polling stations and 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff will be deployed to conduct the elections in the world’s largest democracy.

    “We are committed to giving the nation a truly festive, democratic environment. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on 16th June 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are also due to expire in June 2024. Elections are due in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
    Kumar said approximately 49.7 crore voters are male and 47.1 crore voters are female.

    “We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years,” he said, adding that 88.4 lakh voters are of PwD category, 2.18 lakhs are centenarians and 48,000 are transgenders.

  • BJP-Led Centre Trying To Create A Hindu-Muslim Divide With CAA: Mehbooba Mufti |

    SRINAGAR: Amid tension in the Kashmir Valley over the Centre’s decision to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called it an anti-Muslim move that seeks to create another partition and masks the alleged weakness of the BJP to face the voters in the upcoming elections.

    The PDP president told reporters at the party office in Srinagar, ‘When we look at BJP’s report card of last ten years regarding unemployment, farmers, and the thought of taking the country backwards, they (BJP) are now trying their best to create a rift between Hindu’s and Muslims.”

    Mufti further said, ”They (BJP) want the people to come out on the roads, for this they have been doing things like demolishing mosques, looking for an idol in mosque. Recently, the man who saved the people stuck in a tunnel, his house was also demolished. They tried everything and they have realized that Muslims are not coming on the roads like they expected and now with CAA they just want to provoke people.”

    “Muslims need not to come on the roads as the case will be fought legally. People need to cast their vote after proper thinking,” said the former chief minister while urging the Muslims to understand the BJP’s alleged gameplan and not fall into its trap.

    “77 years after partition BJP is still wedded to the concept of two nation theory of Hindu Mahasabha. To further their agenda they have thus implemented CAA to create another partition among our people,” Mehbooba has posted on X.

    Meanwhile, National Conference vice-president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah said the BJP’s intention to use religion in the upcoming polls was obvious as the announcement was made a few days ahead of the election notification.

    “The BJP’s targets have always been the Muslims. In the CAA also, Muslims have been singled out. It is not the BJP’s new politics. They have been doing it. But I am surprised that the BJP, which claims to be winning 400 seats, which said that they cannot lose after Ram Mandir, perhaps feel their position is weak,” Omar told reporters.

    The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified rules for implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections schedule.

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on multiple occasions, said that CAA rules would be notified ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to be held in April-May.

    The CAA rules, introduced by the Narendra Modi government and passed by Parliament in 2019, aim to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians – who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 31, 2014.

    Following the passage of the CAA by Parliament in December 2019 and its subsequent Presidential assent, significant protests erupted in various parts of the country.

    As per an official, the CAA law can be put into action with the issuance of MHA notification, allowing eligible individuals to obtain Indian citizenship.

    The implementation of the CAA, which has been delayed for over four years, necessitates the formulation of its associated rules.

    “The regulations are prepared, and an online portal is already set up for the entire process, which will be conducted digitally. Applicants will need to disclose the year of their entry into India without any travel documents. No additional documentation will be required from the applicants,” stated the official.

    On December 27, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the implementation of the CAA cannot be halted as it stands as the law of the land. He had also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the public regarding this matter.

    Speaking at a party meeting in Kolkata, Shah earlier emphasized that the BJP is committed to implementing the CAA. The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, has been opposing the CAA.

    The assurance of implementing the highly debated CAA was a significant electoral agenda for the BJP during the previous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in West Bengal.

    Leaders of the ruling party at the Centre view it as a credible factor contributing to the BJP’s ascent in the state

    .As per the manual of parliamentary procedures, the guidelines for any legislation should have been formulated within six months of receiving the presidential assent, or the government should have sought an extension from the Committees on Subordinate Legislation in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.Since 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs has been regularly seeking extensions from the parliamentary committees to continue the process of framing the rules associated with the legislation.

    Over a hundred individuals lost their lives either during the protests or due to police action subsequent to the passage of the law in Parliament. During the past two years, over 30 district magistrates and home secretaries across nine states have been authorized with the ability to confer Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians arriving from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act of 1955. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs annual report for 2021-22, between April 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, a cumulative count of 1,414 individuals from non-Muslim minority communities originating from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan were granted Indian citizenship through registration or naturalization under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

    Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, Indian citizenship by registration or naturalization is granted to non-Muslim minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan in nine states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Maharashtra. It’s notable that authorities in districts of Assam and West Bengal, both politically sensitive regions on this matter, have not been empowered with these citizenship-granting authorities thus far. 

  • Two LeT ultras killed in come across with safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

    Through PTI

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba have been killed in an come across with safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, police mentioned.

    The come across broke out within the early hours of Tuesday after safety forces introduced an anti-militancy operation following details about the presence of ultras within the district’s Alshipora space, they mentioned.

    “Two terrorists killed. Seek occurring. Additional main points shall practice,” the Kashmir Zone Police mentioned in a publish on X.

    The police claimed one of the vital slain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ultras was once concerned within the killing of financial institution guard Sanjay Sharma previous this 12 months.

    “Killed terrorists were recognized as Morifat Maqbool and Jazim Farooq alias Abrar of terror outfit LeT. Terrorist Abrar was once concerned within the killing of Kashmiri Pandit overdue Sanjay Sharma,” Further Director Common of Police (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar mentioned in a publish on X.

    SRINAGAR: Two terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba have been killed in an come across with safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, police mentioned.

    The come across broke out within the early hours of Tuesday after safety forces introduced an anti-militancy operation following details about the presence of ultras within the district’s Alshipora space, they mentioned.

    “Two terrorists killed. Seek occurring. Additional main points shall practice,” the Kashmir Zone Police mentioned in a publish on X.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    The police claimed one of the vital slain Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ultras was once concerned within the killing of financial institution guard Sanjay Sharma previous this 12 months.

    “Killed terrorists were recognized as Morifat Maqbool and Jazim Farooq alias Abrar of terror outfit LeT. Terrorist Abrar was once concerned within the killing of Kashmiri Pandit overdue Sanjay Sharma,” Further Director Common of Police (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar mentioned in a publish on X.

  • Huma Qureshi Gifts Gorgeous Custom of Kashmir in Golden Lehenga, See Pics From Her Stroll

    House EntertainmentHuma Qureshi Gifts Gorgeous Custom of Kashmir in Golden Lehenga as She Walks For Varun Bahl in Srinagar

    Huma Qureshi graced the ramp stroll in Srinagar dressed in a stupendous Kashmiri golden lehenga. See pics from the display.

    Huma Qureshi Gifts Gorgeous Custom of Kashmir in Golden Lehenga as She Walks For Varun Bahl in Srinagar

    Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi mesmerised her lovers with a charming glance in a golden Kashmiri heavy decorated lehenga that she wore for her stroll all through a way display held in Kashmir. Huma expressed her gratitude in opposition to the trend clothier Varun Bahl for presenting the pretty custom of Kashmir via his assortment A Love Letter to Kashmir and mentioned that it was once an emotional second for her. She additionally added that now extra romantic films may also be made within the valley. In her interview with information company ANI, the actor mentioned, “I need to thank Varun Bahl for organizing any such stunning display within the valley. Those clothes if truth be told constitute and have a good time the Kashmiri heritage. It’s an emotional second for me as we now have roots in Kashmir.”

    #WATCH | J&Ok: At the style display organised via style clothier Varun Bahl in collaboration with FICCI FLO in Srinagar, Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi says, “I need to thank Varun Bahl for organizing any such stunning display within the valley. We’ve Kashmiri heritage and it’s an… percent.twitter.com/uNuvwV82ug

    — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2023

    The purpose of this display was once to inspire style design and emphasise the importance of Kashmiri’s mesmerising good looks. in order that extra other people will commute to comprehend the exceptional herbal good looks and tourism might be closely promoted. Previous, in reality capturing of many Bollywood movies was once completed within the valley. She added, “Now capturing once more has began in Kashmir and I feel extra romantic films can now be made within the valley.”

    Huma Qureshi’s ramp stroll in Varun Bahl’s ensemble:

    #WATCH | J&Ok: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi enthralled the target market as she walked the ramp all through a way display organised via style clothier Varun Bahl in collaboration with FICCI FLO in Srinagar the day gone by. percent.twitter.com/V1ENHIEtYG

    — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2023

    The rage display was once organised via famend style clothier Varun Bahl in collaboration with FICCI FLO Hyderabad. All the way through this display nearly seventy-five fashions each female and male together with locals participated. Varun additionally shared his happiness and mentioned, “Such skilled style display is going on in Kashmir nearly after 38 or 39 years and I’m honoured to be related to it. I’m hoping extra such presentations occur within the valley.”

  • 1,050 militants, 305 safety males killed in J&Ok in 5 years

    Specific Information Provider

    SRI NAGAR:  No less than 1,050 militants and 319 safety males were killed in 791 militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since 2018, as in step with the Centre’s knowledge. Consistent with the Ministry of House Affairs, there have been 791 militancy-related incidents together with 626 encounters in Jammu and Kashmir from 2018 until July 31, 2023.

    “In 2018, 228 militancy incidents have been reported adopted through 153 in 2019, 126 in 2020, 129 in 2021, 125 in 2022 and  30 until July 31, 2023,”  Union Minister of State for House Nityanand Rai stated in a written answer. 
    As in step with the information, within the 791 militancy incident, about 1,050 militants were killed with the absolute best collection of 257 militants killed in 2018 adopted through 221 in 2020, 187 in 2022, 180 in 2021, 157 in 2019 and 50 until July 31, 2023. The information unearths that from 2018 to July 31 2023, 319 safety males have been killed.
    As in step with the information, 90 safety males have been killed in 2018, 80 in 2019, 63 in 2020, 42 in 2021, 32 in 2022 and 11 in 2023.

    Consistent with the statistics, the protection forces’ killings in militancy violence in J&Ok have witnessed an important drop from 90 in 2018 to 11 until July 31, 2023. As in step with the MHA knowledge, 184 civilians have been killed in militant-initiated incidents in J&Ok within the remaining 4 and a part years.

    Of the 184 civilians killed, 40 died in 2018, 39 in 2019, 32 in 2020, 37 in 2021, 26 in 2022 and 10 in 2023. About 35 civilians have died right through encounters between militants and safety forces within the area since 2018.

    As in step with the information, 15 civilians died right through encounters in 2018, 5 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2022 whilst no civilian deaths right through encounters happened this yr to this point.

    Militant recruitment has additionally declined considerably in Valley in the previous few years and now it’s in double-digit numbers.

    Consistent with Nityanand Rai, additional safety features come with workforce safety within the type of static guards, round the clock checking at nakas on the strategic issues, evening patrolling and space domination, id of susceptible spots, safety association thru the best deployment of police, military, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and intensified cordon and seek operations are being undertaken to forestall militant assaults and militancy-related incidents.

    At the drop within the militancy-related violence in J&Ok, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha instructed this newspaper that all the terror ecosystem is being dismantled thru a meticulously-planned technique.

    Referring to a couple militant assaults within the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, he stated, “It’s true that our consideration was once extra at the Valley, however now safety has been tightened and effects are encouraging from different portions as neatly.”

    Director Normal of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh just lately stated that the collection of militants energetic in J&Ok is at an rock bottom.

    SRI NAGAR:  No less than 1,050 militants and 319 safety males were killed in 791 militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since 2018, as in step with the Centre’s knowledge. Consistent with the Ministry of House Affairs, there have been 791 militancy-related incidents together with 626 encounters in Jammu and Kashmir from 2018 until July 31, 2023.

    “In 2018, 228 militancy incidents have been reported adopted through 153 in 2019, 126 in 2020, 129 in 2021, 125 in 2022 and  30 until July 31, 2023,”  Union Minister of State for House Nityanand Rai stated in a written answer. 
    As in step with the information, within the 791 militancy incident, about 1,050 militants were killed with the absolute best collection of 257 militants killed in 2018 adopted through 221 in 2020, 187 in 2022, 180 in 2021, 157 in 2019 and 50 until July 31, 2023. The information unearths that from 2018 to July 31 2023, 319 safety males have been killed.
    As in step with the information, 90 safety males have been killed in 2018, 80 in 2019, 63 in 2020, 42 in 2021, 32 in 2022 and 11 in 2023.

    Consistent with the statistics, the protection forces’ killings in militancy violence in J&Ok have witnessed an important drop from 90 in 2018 to 11 until July 31, 2023. As in step with the MHA knowledge, 184 civilians have been killed in militant-initiated incidents in J&Ok within the remaining 4 and a part years.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Of the 184 civilians killed, 40 died in 2018, 39 in 2019, 32 in 2020, 37 in 2021, 26 in 2022 and 10 in 2023. About 35 civilians have died right through encounters between militants and safety forces within the area since 2018.

    As in step with the information, 15 civilians died right through encounters in 2018, 5 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2022 whilst no civilian deaths right through encounters happened this yr to this point.

    Militant recruitment has additionally declined considerably in Valley in the previous few years and now it’s in double-digit numbers.

    Consistent with Nityanand Rai, additional safety features come with workforce safety within the type of static guards, round the clock checking at nakas on the strategic issues, evening patrolling and space domination, id of susceptible spots, safety association thru the best deployment of police, military, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and intensified cordon and seek operations are being undertaken to forestall militant assaults and militancy-related incidents.

    At the drop within the militancy-related violence in J&Ok, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha instructed this newspaper that all the terror ecosystem is being dismantled thru a meticulously-planned technique.

    Referring to a couple militant assaults within the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, he stated, “It’s true that our consideration was once extra at the Valley, however now safety has been tightened and effects are encouraging from different portions as neatly.”

    Director Normal of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh just lately stated that the collection of militants energetic in J&Ok is at an rock bottom.

  • Jammu and Kashmir: BJP celebrates 4th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation, Cong, PDP degree protest

    By means of PTI

    SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The BJP on Saturday celebrated the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 via keeping a public assembly in Srinagar, whilst its competitors staged protests, with the Congress calling it a “black day”.

    The Centre on at the moment in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave particular standing to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

    A number of leaders and employees of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, led via the overall secretary organisation, J-Okay, Ashok Koul, participated within the assembly at Jawahar Nagar.

    This programme used to be held to open the eyes of the ones leaders who’re seeking to “galvanize” the folk within the identify of Article 370, birthday party spokesperson Thakur Abhijeet Jasrotia advised journalists in Srinagar.

    “Those leaders are propagating lies, however the not unusual humans and the deficient need construction…Nowadays, humans have risen above dynastic politics, and so they are not looking for any Abdullah or Mufti to befool them,” he stated in an obvious connection with Nationwide Convention (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Birthday celebration (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti.

    Throughout the assembly, BJP leaders highlighted the adjustments in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre’s 2019 resolution, with Jasrotia pronouncing there was once shutdowns for probably the most a part of the yr within the Kashmir Valley, however now, there aren’t any moves.

    In Jammu, the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the PDP staged separate protests to mark the day.

    Congress participants led via the birthday party’s J-Okay leader, Vikar Rasool Wani, held a calm demonstration out of doors the birthday party’s headquarters at Shaheedi Chowk, challenging recovery of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, coverage of land rights and 100 consistent with cent reservation for locals in jobs.

    “We’re gazing August 5 as ‘black day’ because the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of our state into UTs (union territories) in 2019…we call for fast recovery of statehood in conjunction with state topic rules,” Wani advised journalists.

    Slamming the BJP govt on the Centre, he alleged that each one its guarantees have fallen flat.

    “There’s no exchange in Jammu and Kashmir, opposite to the claims of the BJP which had mentioned commercial funding, prosperity, and type state. The truth is that the individuals are struggling because of financial misery and top inflation whilst our well being and training sectors are in shambles,” the J-Okay Congress president stated.

    He accused the central govt of deceptive humans around the nation at the abrogation of the thing.

    “Jammu and Kashmir has all the time been part of India and can stay so,” Wani stated Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Manish Sahni led a protest out of doors the birthday party’s administrative center at Channi Himmat in Jammu.

    He alleged that once 4 years, “the location within the area has deteriorated to the level that children are determined for jobs, Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism is ruining lives, and Kashmiri migrant pandits are nonetheless looking forward to their go back and rehabilitation”.

    Sahni additionally demanded recovery of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Individuals are feeling cheated and helpless because of the “anti-people insurance policies and selections” of the central govt and the Jammu and Kashmir management, he alleged.

    Participants of the PDP staged a protest on the birthday party’s headquarters at Gandhi Nagar in Jammu.

    They attempted to hit the streets, however have been stopped via police.

    “The Splendid Courtroom is listening to petitions towards abrogation of Article 370 however our protest is to focus on the curbs which were installed position at the PDP management, together with Mehbooba Mufti, and on the birthday party headquarters. Democracy is being strangled,” PDP spokesperson Varinder Singh Sonu stated.

    Previous within the day, Mehbooba claimed she and a few senior PDP leaders have been positioned beneath area arrest whilst a number of others have been detained at the fourth anniversary of the thing’s abrogation.

    When requested concerning the PDP’s declare that the majority of its leaders have been both detained or put beneath area arrest, BJP spokesperson Jasrotia in Srinagar stated, that birthday party handiest spreads lies.

    “No person used to be denied permission, nobody has been detained. They don’t have any public reinforce so how may just they have got held a rally? They’ve misplaced flooring,” he stated.

    The PDP had claimed on Friday that the Srinagar management denied the birthday party permission to carry an match at the fourth anniversary of the 2019 resolution and a “large crackdown” used to be performed towards its leaders all over the evening.

    BJP chief Koul stated Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a large number of adjustments post-2019.

    “Kashmir has modified, stone pelting has ended, separatism has ended. World occasions have taken position right here. There was a report collection of vacationer arrivals,” he stated.

    At the PDP’s declare, Koul stated he does now not learn about the problem and handiest the management can resolution.

    However, what would have the PDP completed via getting permission for the development, he requested and stated “they might have provoked humans which will have led to extra issues”.

    Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Birthday celebration (DSSP) president and previous minister Lal Singh termed the day because the “worst day” of Jammu and Kashmir, and accused the BJP of deceiving humans.

    West Pakistani refugees, Gurkhas and Valmiki Samaj participants took to streets in Jammu and Samba districts and celebrated the fourth anniversary of the thing’s abrogation, pronouncing it facilitated them to get citizenship of Jammu and Kashmir after an extended wait of a number of a long time.

    “We were given actual freedom 4 years in the past, in a different way we have been dwelling like slaves in J-Okay. Now, we’re the electorate of Jammu and Kashmir, and feature all rights, together with vote casting to select our representatives, personal land and make sure our youngsters get upper training,” West Pakistani refugees’ chief Laba Ram Gandhi stated.

    SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The BJP on Saturday celebrated the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 via keeping a public assembly in Srinagar, whilst its competitors staged protests, with the Congress calling it a “black day”.

    The Centre on at the moment in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave particular standing to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

    A number of leaders and employees of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, led via the overall secretary organisation, J-Okay, Ashok Koul, participated within the assembly at Jawahar Nagar.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    This programme used to be held to open the eyes of the ones leaders who’re seeking to “galvanize” the folk within the identify of Article 370, birthday party spokesperson Thakur Abhijeet Jasrotia advised journalists in Srinagar.

    “Those leaders are propagating lies, however the not unusual humans and the deficient need construction…Nowadays, humans have risen above dynastic politics, and so they are not looking for any Abdullah or Mufti to befool them,” he stated in an obvious connection with Nationwide Convention (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Birthday celebration (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti.

    Throughout the assembly, BJP leaders highlighted the adjustments in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre’s 2019 resolution, with Jasrotia pronouncing there was once shutdowns for probably the most a part of the yr within the Kashmir Valley, however now, there aren’t any moves.

    In Jammu, the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the PDP staged separate protests to mark the day.

    Congress participants led via the birthday party’s J-Okay leader, Vikar Rasool Wani, held a calm demonstration out of doors the birthday party’s headquarters at Shaheedi Chowk, challenging recovery of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, coverage of land rights and 100 consistent with cent reservation for locals in jobs.

    “We’re gazing August 5 as ‘black day’ because the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of our state into UTs (union territories) in 2019…we call for fast recovery of statehood in conjunction with state topic rules,” Wani advised journalists.

    Slamming the BJP govt on the Centre, he alleged that each one its guarantees have fallen flat.

    “There’s no exchange in Jammu and Kashmir, opposite to the claims of the BJP which had mentioned commercial funding, prosperity, and type state. The truth is that the individuals are struggling because of financial misery and top inflation whilst our well being and training sectors are in shambles,” the J-Okay Congress president stated.

    He accused the central govt of deceptive humans around the nation at the abrogation of the thing.

    “Jammu and Kashmir has all the time been part of India and can stay so,” Wani stated Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Manish Sahni led a protest out of doors the birthday party’s administrative center at Channi Himmat in Jammu.

    He alleged that once 4 years, “the location within the area has deteriorated to the level that children are determined for jobs, Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism is ruining lives, and Kashmiri migrant pandits are nonetheless looking forward to their go back and rehabilitation”.

    Sahni additionally demanded recovery of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Individuals are feeling cheated and helpless because of the “anti-people insurance policies and selections” of the central govt and the Jammu and Kashmir management, he alleged.

    Participants of the PDP staged a protest on the birthday party’s headquarters at Gandhi Nagar in Jammu.

    They attempted to hit the streets, however have been stopped via police.

    “The Splendid Courtroom is listening to petitions towards abrogation of Article 370 however our protest is to focus on the curbs which were installed position at the PDP management, together with Mehbooba Mufti, and on the birthday party headquarters. Democracy is being strangled,” PDP spokesperson Varinder Singh Sonu stated.

    Previous within the day, Mehbooba claimed she and a few senior PDP leaders have been positioned beneath area arrest whilst a number of others have been detained at the fourth anniversary of the thing’s abrogation.

    When requested concerning the PDP’s declare that the majority of its leaders have been both detained or put beneath area arrest, BJP spokesperson Jasrotia in Srinagar stated, that birthday party handiest spreads lies.

    “No person used to be denied permission, nobody has been detained. They don’t have any public reinforce so how may just they have got held a rally? They’ve misplaced flooring,” he stated.

    The PDP had claimed on Friday that the Srinagar management denied the birthday party permission to carry an match at the fourth anniversary of the 2019 resolution and a “large crackdown” used to be performed towards its leaders all over the evening.

    BJP chief Koul stated Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a large number of adjustments post-2019.

    “Kashmir has modified, stone pelting has ended, separatism has ended. World occasions have taken position right here. There was a report collection of vacationer arrivals,” he stated.

    At the PDP’s declare, Koul stated he does now not learn about the problem and handiest the management can resolution.

    However, what would have the PDP completed via getting permission for the development, he requested and stated “they might have provoked humans which will have led to extra issues”.

    Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Birthday celebration (DSSP) president and previous minister Lal Singh termed the day because the “worst day” of Jammu and Kashmir, and accused the BJP of deceiving humans.

    West Pakistani refugees, Gurkhas and Valmiki Samaj participants took to streets in Jammu and Samba districts and celebrated the fourth anniversary of the thing’s abrogation, pronouncing it facilitated them to get citizenship of Jammu and Kashmir after an extended wait of a number of a long time.

    “We were given actual freedom 4 years in the past, in a different way we have been dwelling like slaves in J-Okay. Now, we’re the electorate of Jammu and Kashmir, and feature all rights, together with vote casting to select our representatives, personal land and make sure our youngsters get upper training,” West Pakistani refugees’ chief Laba Ram Gandhi stated.