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  • Omar Abdullah Takes Oath As Chief Minister Of Jammu And Kashmir |

    Omar Abdullah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

    The oath-taking took place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to Omar Abdullah and his council of ministers. Security has been heightened around Abdullah’s residence and key areas in Srinagar ahead of the event.

    In an invitation letter shared by Omar Abdullah on X from LG Manoj Sinha, it said, “I have received a letter of 11th October, 2024 from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, wherein it has been informed that you have been unanimously elected as Leader of the Legislature Party.”

    “As separately settled, I shall administer Oath of Office and Secrecy to you, and to those recommended by you for induction as members of your Council of Ministers, at SKICC, Srinagar on 16th October 2024 at 11:30 a.m. I take this opportunity to wish you a highly productive tenure and success in your endeavors in the best interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” LG Sinha said.

    Congress-NC Alliance Secures Victory

    This significant political moment comes after the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance secured a majority in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The coalition won a total of 48 seats, with the National Conference emerging victorious in 42 constituencies, while the Congress secured 6.

    The formation of the new government marks the first elected administration in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories in 2019.

    A Legacy of Leadership

    Omar Abdullah’s political journey is deeply rooted in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. His grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after its accession to India and later served as the Chief Minister.

    His father, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, has held the position of Chief Minister three times. Omar himself previously served as Chief Minister of the erstwhile state from 2009 to 2015 and was also the Union Minister of State for External Affairs under former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government from 2001 to 2002.

    End of Presidential Rule in J&K

    Jammu and Kashmir had been under President’s rule since 2018 after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its support from the coalition government led by Mehbooba Mufti of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The recent revocation of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has paved the way for the formation of a new government, following the successful assembly elections.

    Leaders from INDIA Bloc Attend Ceremony

    Leaders from various political parties, especially those part of the INDIA Bloc, have arrived in Srinagar to attend the oath-taking ceremony. Notable leaders present include Akhilesh Yadav, President of the Samajwadi Party; Supriya Sule, working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP); Prakash Karat from the Communist Party of India (Marxist); and DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi.

  • NC-Congress Alliance Stakes Claim To Form Government In J&K, Omar Meets Lt. Guv |

    The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance took a significant step on Friday by formally staking their claim to govern Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to present the coalition’s letters of support, just hours after Congress publicly backed Abdullah.

    Abdullah’s election as the leader of the NC legislature party on Thursday cleared the path for his return as chief minister. He previously held the position from 2009 to 2014, leading a similar NC-Congress coalition.

    In the recent elections, the NC won 42 out of the 90 seats contested in three phases, while Congress secured six seats. With the support of four Independent legislators and the only Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, the coalition boasts a solid majority in the 95-member House.

    After his meeting at the Raj Bhawan, Abdullah spoke to reporters, expressing urgency for the swearing-in ceremony. “I met the LG and presented the letters of support from the NC, Congress, CPI(M), AAP, and Independents who have backed us. I requested him to fix a date as soon as possible so that the government elected by the people can start functioning,” he stated.

    Abdullah indicated that the oath ceremony is tentatively set for Wednesday, although he acknowledged some delays. “This process will take some time. It’s not an elected government replacing another elected government; we are under central rule, and the LG has to prepare documents to send to Rashtrapati Bhavan,” he explained.

    He further clarified the steps involved: “From Rashtrapati Bhavan, the documents will go to the Home Ministry for processing, and then they will be sent back. We’ve been informed it will take at least two to three days. I hope this process can be completed quickly, allowing us to hold the oath ceremony on Wednesday.”

    Earlier on Friday, the six Congress MLAs convened to authorize the party’s high command in New Delhi to select the leader of their legislature party. JKPCC President Tariq Karra announced that the meeting unanimously decided to delegate this important decision to the central leadership.

  • ‘Not God’s Decision’: Omar Abdullah Says Restoring Article 370 ‘Not Impossible’ |

    National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah, during his campaign in Budgam, where he is contesting elections, said that the restoration of Article 370 is not impossible as it was not a decision made by God. He noted that the Supreme Court, which gave the verdict against the article, could tomorrow rule in their favor. “The court has ruled in our favor three times before, and it can do so again. Nothing is impossible,” he stated.

    Omar further explained, “Three previous decisions made by the Supreme Court were changed by a five-judge bench, and in the future, a seven-judge bench could also reverse the decision.”

    He was responding to Home Minister Amit Shah, who recently said that Article 370 is now history and will never be part of India’s Constitution again.

    Targeting Shah, Abdullah added that the Home Minister should focus on the current situation and the rise of terrorism in Jammu, saying, “The Centre has been directly ruling Jammu & Kashmir for the last ten years. So, who is responsible for the situation in Jammu now?”

    Earlier, Farooq Abdullah stated, “We will fight for the restoration of Article 370 and will again approach the Supreme Court.” He added that the National Conference remains committed and will continue its fight for the restoration of Article 370.

  • Anantnag-Rajouri Election To Be Postponed? Omar, Mehbooba Voice Concern On ECI’s Query |

    Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir – Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah today urged the Election Commission of India to not postpone the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha polls. The two leaders’ remarks came after the Election Commission of India wrote to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and the Chief Electoral Officer of the region seeking a report about the constituency and the need for postponing the polls. The ECI wrote to the state election officer after several political parties including the BJP, Apni Party, and J&K Peoples’ Conference wrote to the ECI demanding the postponement of the polls citing adverse road conditions and inclement weather.

    Responding to this, both Omar and Mehbooba wrote to the ECI, alleging that the BJP and its A, B, C teams are sensing defeat and thus making excuses regarding weather conditions. PDP chief and Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency candidate Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of attempting to sabotage the electoral process in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

    Mufti stated, “The BJP and other parties who have ganged up against me want to prevent me from reaching Parliament. The support I’m receiving from people across party lines in both the Kashmir and Jammu regions is making these parties fearful of my influence among the people, prompting them to write to the ECI to defer the polls for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat.”

    Mufti further asserted that the demand is entirely illogical as only a few days remain until the polls. She appealed to the ECI not to postpone the polls for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency under any circumstances, stating, “This action would convey the wrong message, eroding trust in the electoral process and resulting in serious consequences.” Mehbooba Mufti wrote a detailed letter to the ECI demanding that the polls for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency not be deferred.

    NC Vice President Omar Abdullah addressed a press conference at the party headquarters in Srinagar over the issue opposing the postponement of the polls. “When they sense that the NC has the upper hand and the establishment-backed candidate is losing, they resort to these tactics. We have witnessed this in the past as well; when the former CM’s brother was on the verge of losing and the Anantnag elections were postponed, then no elections happened. The BJP and partner parties, along with the ECI, are attempting to do the same, citing the Mughal road problem.”

    Abdullah added, “Some parties among those who have written this letter have nothing to do with these elections since they haven’t fielded a candidate, such as the People’s Conference and the BJP. Should I write a letter tomorrow for some seat in South India to have it deferred?”

    Abdullah further said that if the polls are deferred, the NC will take the matter to court. “The ECI must instruct the administration to keep the roads open. I’ve been CM, and I know that machinery and manpower can keep the Mughal road open,” he stated.

    Inclement weather conditions have led to frequent closure of the Mughal Road, which connects the Anantnag and Rajouri areas of J&K. Mufti also held a roadshow through the Mughal Road yesterday. In the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency, all paperwork is complete, with 21 candidates contesting the polls while voting is slated to take place on May 7th, in the third phase.

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah Vows To Continue Fight For Article 370, Says ‘Will Keep Our Struggle Alive’ |

    New Delhi: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 does not close the issue and his party will keep it alive till a dispensation comes at the Centre that is willing to discuss the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

    “This government will not remain forever. There is no power on earth that can keep Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi in office in perpetuity, there is no power on earth that can keep the BJP in office forever. Every government has a finite term, some are longer, some are shorter. Why would you assume that no government will come in future that will be unwilling to talk to us on Article 370,” Abdullah told PTI in an interview here.

    Abdullah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from north Kashmir Baramulla constituency, said the Supreme Court verdict on petitions challenging abrogation of the Article 370 was unfortunate.

    “I would like to believe that there will be a government in the future that will be happy to engage with us on our core issues of the special status of J-K and until that comes, we will keep our struggle alive,” he said.

    “We will continue to fight for it and struggle for it. A stamp of the SC does not close the issue, because if a stamp closes the issue, then we had a stamp on Article 370 much before this one and the SC found in favour of Article 370. So, yes, the recent judgement is unfortunate, but that won’t stop our political fight,” the former J-K chief minister said.

    He claimed that several opposition parties were also on the same page. “Even now we have friends who talk in favour of the restoration of 370, whether it is in Tamil Nadu or West Bengal or the Left. We have friends outside of J-K who see eye to eye with us on the issue of 370,” he added.

    The former chief minister said just like the BJP did not stop talking about the abrogation of Article 370 even when it had two Lok Sabha members in the 1984 elections, his party will continue to talk about the restoration of the special status.
    “When the BJP was reduced to two members of Parliament after the victory of Rajiv Gandhi following the assassination of PM Indira Gandhi, did the BJP stop? It kept talking about 370 despite setbacks in court. So, our struggle (also) will not end,” he said.

    Asked about the “silence” of the Congress on the demand for restoration of Article 370, Abdullah said while he was disappointed, he would not blame his INDIA bloc ally.

    “It is disappointing but I do not blame them. I have always maintained that J-K’s special status is the legacy of the Congress party. It was not an individual who gave it, it was the government that gave it.

    “It was a sovereign commitment of the Union of India with the people of J-K, but you cannot escape the fact that it was the legacy of India’s first prime minister. Therefore, I would have been happier if the Congress had defended its legacy a bit more.

    “But, I do understand the political compulsions that make it difficult for them to do it. What I find surprising is that when people, whose legacy is the map of J-K, actually celebrate its dismemberment, that I find surprising because J-K’s map is not a product of August 15, 1947, J-K’s map actually predates independence. So, I would like to have seen people whose legacy is the territorial boundary of J-K perhaps defend it a bit more,” he added.

    On the recent protests in the Ladakh region, Abdullah said the people of Ladakh cannot be blamed for it. “Can you blame them? Unfortunately, when this UT issue was raised, some people were fanning the flames… I used to go and tell people to be careful what you ask for because once you get it, you will regret it and you will not find a point of return.

    “They felt that UT was the answer to all their problems and that somehow they have been mistreated by successive governments in J-K and the only way to escape this, is to get a UT status,” he said.

    Abdullah said when the Union Territory status was granted, the people of Ladakh realised that “we were not the villains”.

    “In fact if anything, Ladakh enjoyed a greater political say than it does now. Then you had members of the legislative council, assembly, ministers in the government here.

    “Today, you are reduced to what? Just a hill council. Every time an election comes, you are lied to. How many times do the people of Ladakh want to be lied to? They were promised the Sixth Schedule. Where is that? I am not surprised that they are as unhappy as they are,” he said.

    A section of people in Ladakh are demanding that the Union territory be included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution that protects tribal populations, allowing for the creation of autonomous development councils which administer this areas with powers to make laws on land, forest management, agriculture, etc.

    Abdullah said whatever solution is offered to the people of Ladakh, will have to be offered to the people of J-K also.

    “Ultimately, we are born of the same womb. Until 2019, we were the same state, and therefore, if they have concerns, if they face a threat, that threat is faced by the people of J-K also.

    “You may not see the visible expressions of it in Jammu or in Kashmir, but the sense of unease, it persists,” he added.

  • BJP misplaced ethical flooring to face prior to other people of Kargil: Omar Abdullah

    Via PTI

    KARGIL: The BJP has misplaced its ethical flooring to face prior to the folks of Kargil post-bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, Nationwide Convention Vice President Omar Abdullah mentioned on Saturday.

    Addressing a rally right here and Drass forward of the Ladakh Self reliant Hill Construction Council-Kargil election on October 4, he slammed the BJP for now not giving illustration to the Muslim group and making its MP Ramesh Bidhuri in control of Tonk district in poll-bound Rajasthan as a substitute of taking motion in opposition to him for his “anti-Muslim speech” in Lok Sabha.

    Abdullah mentioned that for the primary time since Independence, there isn’t a unmarried Muslim minister within the Central govt even supposing the group constitutes 14 in step with cent of the rustic’s inhabitants.

    “They’re appearing their hatred against Muslims brazenly. They wish to resolution questions prior to coming right here inquiring for votes,” Abdullah mentioned.

    “They have got misplaced the ethical flooring to face prior to the general public. Girls don’t seem to be allowed to put on hijab at will and everyone knows that. I need to ask those that are contesting elections within the title of BJP in Kargil, do in addition they have the similar idea?”  he posed.

    Expressing self assurance a few landslide victory within the election, he mentioned, Groundswell of give a boost to for the Nationwide Convention is making the ruling birthday celebration apprehensive and jittery.

    The NC chief attacked the Ladakh management, announcing that “those other people attempted onerous to prevent” the birthday celebration applicants from the usage of the plough, its ballot image, however in useless.

    “A vicious strive was once made to wipe off the Nationwide Convention from Ladakh or even claims have been made through BJP MP (Jamyang Tsering Namgyal) that they’ve uprooted the birthday celebration’s (NC’s) image (plough).”

    “It’s not really easy and can’t be completed in haste as the folks of Kargil have centuries-old circle of relatives and blood members of the family with the folks in Kashmir,” he mentioned.

    The NC and the Congress are preventing the election in combination.

    “We (the NC and the Congress) are preventing in combination to ship a powerful message to the folks within the nation that what took place on August 5, 2019, was once undemocratic and in keeping with injustice. With other people’s give a boost to, we’re going to win the polls and so they (BJP) are panicking which is obvious through the way in which they’re the usage of each and every method to stay our applicants clear of the general public. Even my safety was once taken away on achieving 0 level,” the NC vp mentioned.

    Regarding the court docket struggle over the recovery of his birthday celebration’s image within the Kargil polls, the previous Jammu and Kashmir leader minister mentioned that with time, other people might fail to remember MPs however the NC image will stay as a result of it’s within the hearts of the folks.

    “First, they confronted defeat within the top court docket and once more on the department bench of the Prime Courtroom. However those other people didn’t forestall there, they reached the Superb Courtroom, however there additionally they confronted the similar track,” Abdullah mentioned.

    On September 6, the Superb Courtroom put aside the August 5 notification of the election division of the Union Territory of Ladakh for the hill council polls and ordered the issuance of a recent election agenda.

    It held that the Nationwide Convention is entitled to the ‘plough’ image and brushed aside a plea through the Ladakh management opposing the allotment of the logo to the birthday celebration and imposed a value of Rs 1 lakh on it.

    The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Prime Courtroom had previous brushed aside the Ladakh management’s plea in opposition to a unmarried bench order permitting NC applicants to contest the impending polls for LAHDC, Kargil, at the birthday celebration image.

    Abdullah, who was once accompanied through his two sons and different senior birthday celebration colleagues, alleged that he needed to go away his safety on the 0 Level en path to Kargil at the instructions of the government to deal with the general public assembly.

    He mentioned this was once his 3rd discuss with to Kargil after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories Ladakh and J-Ok.

    “That is the primary time that I needed to go away my safety at 0 Level. I don’t have any grudge as I do know they (BJP) are panicking. I do know the individuals are with us and now we have complete religion within the Almighty.

    ” The Nationwide Convention claimed that Abdullah’s safety was once stopped at 0 Level close to Mini Marg — the access level to Ladakh at the Srinagar-Leh Freeway.

    “Ladakh UT management’s cowardice was once observed these days when J-Ok NC Vice President Omar Abdullah’s convoy was once stopped at 0 Level Mini Marg and his safety was once now not allowed to continue,” the birthday celebration mentioned in a remark.

    It additionally alleged that the birthday celebration vp was once “pressured” to transport forward with out safety for his two-day discuss with to Kargil.

    On the rallies, Abdullah mentioned the folks of Ladakh have misplaced a lot upon getting the Union Territory standing as they can’t have their very own MLAs, MLCs, ministers and Rajya Sabha participants whilst “other people from out of doors” are ruling them.

    He mentioned the Nationwide Convention pleaded prior to the Superb Courtroom in opposition to abrogation of Article 370 and “now we’re looking ahead to its choice and praying day-to-day that every one which was once taken clear of us will get restored”.

    When requested through journalists concerning the INDIA alliance, Abdullah mentioned, “Closing time additionally we fought the polls in combination. Now, we’re part of the INDIA alliance and when the seat sharing can be mentioned, we will be able to undoubtedly talk about this with the Congress birthday celebration.”

    To a query concerning the set up of sensible metres in Jammu and Kashmir, he mentioned the federal government was once best making an attempt new techniques to annoy other people.

    “I don’t perceive the place from have the sensible meters come. First, they mentioned virtual meters and mentioned they have been the most productive. They pressured everybody to put in them. When the folks put in virtual meters, then sensible meters got here and nobody has but understood how they paintings,” Abdullah added.

    KARGIL: The BJP has misplaced its ethical flooring to face prior to the folks of Kargil post-bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, Nationwide Convention Vice President Omar Abdullah mentioned on Saturday.

    Addressing a rally right here and Drass forward of the Ladakh Self reliant Hill Construction Council-Kargil election on October 4, he slammed the BJP for now not giving illustration to the Muslim group and making its MP Ramesh Bidhuri in control of Tonk district in poll-bound Rajasthan as a substitute of taking motion in opposition to him for his “anti-Muslim speech” in Lok Sabha.

    Abdullah mentioned that for the primary time since Independence, there isn’t a unmarried Muslim minister within the Central govt even supposing the group constitutes 14 in step with cent of the rustic’s inhabitants.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “They’re appearing their hatred against Muslims brazenly. They wish to resolution questions prior to coming right here inquiring for votes,” Abdullah mentioned.

    “They have got misplaced the ethical flooring to face prior to the general public. Girls don’t seem to be allowed to put on hijab at will and everyone knows that. I need to ask those that are contesting elections within the title of BJP in Kargil, do in addition they have the similar idea?”  he posed.

    Expressing self assurance a few landslide victory within the election, he mentioned, Groundswell of give a boost to for the Nationwide Convention is making the ruling birthday celebration apprehensive and jittery.

    The NC chief attacked the Ladakh management, announcing that “those other people attempted onerous to prevent” the birthday celebration applicants from the usage of the plough, its ballot image, however in useless.

    “A vicious strive was once made to wipe off the Nationwide Convention from Ladakh or even claims have been made through BJP MP (Jamyang Tsering Namgyal) that they’ve uprooted the birthday celebration’s (NC’s) image (plough).”

    “It’s not really easy and can’t be completed in haste as the folks of Kargil have centuries-old circle of relatives and blood members of the family with the folks in Kashmir,” he mentioned.

    The NC and the Congress are preventing the election in combination.

    “We (the NC and the Congress) are preventing in combination to ship a powerful message to the folks within the nation that what took place on August 5, 2019, was once undemocratic and in keeping with injustice. With other people’s give a boost to, we’re going to win the polls and so they (BJP) are panicking which is obvious through the way in which they’re the usage of each and every method to stay our applicants clear of the general public. Even my safety was once taken away on achieving 0 level,” the NC vp mentioned.

    Regarding the court docket struggle over the recovery of his birthday celebration’s image within the Kargil polls, the previous Jammu and Kashmir leader minister mentioned that with time, other people might fail to remember MPs however the NC image will stay as a result of it’s within the hearts of the folks.

    “First, they confronted defeat within the top court docket and once more on the department bench of the Prime Courtroom. However those other people didn’t forestall there, they reached the Superb Courtroom, however there additionally they confronted the similar track,” Abdullah mentioned.

    On September 6, the Superb Courtroom put aside the August 5 notification of the election division of the Union Territory of Ladakh for the hill council polls and ordered the issuance of a recent election agenda.

    It held that the Nationwide Convention is entitled to the ‘plough’ image and brushed aside a plea through the Ladakh management opposing the allotment of the logo to the birthday celebration and imposed a value of Rs 1 lakh on it.

    The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Prime Courtroom had previous brushed aside the Ladakh management’s plea in opposition to a unmarried bench order permitting NC applicants to contest the impending polls for LAHDC, Kargil, at the birthday celebration image.

    Abdullah, who was once accompanied through his two sons and different senior birthday celebration colleagues, alleged that he needed to go away his safety on the 0 Level en path to Kargil at the instructions of the government to deal with the general public assembly.

    He mentioned this was once his 3rd discuss with to Kargil after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories Ladakh and J-Ok.

    “That is the primary time that I needed to go away my safety at 0 Level. I don’t have any grudge as I do know they (BJP) are panicking. I do know the individuals are with us and now we have complete religion within the Almighty.

    ” The Nationwide Convention claimed that Abdullah’s safety was once stopped at 0 Level close to Mini Marg — the access level to Ladakh at the Srinagar-Leh Freeway.

    “Ladakh UT management’s cowardice was once observed these days when J-Ok NC Vice President Omar Abdullah’s convoy was once stopped at 0 Level Mini Marg and his safety was once now not allowed to continue,” the birthday celebration mentioned in a remark.

    It additionally alleged that the birthday celebration vp was once “pressured” to transport forward with out safety for his two-day discuss with to Kargil.

    On the rallies, Abdullah mentioned the folks of Ladakh have misplaced a lot upon getting the Union Territory standing as they can’t have their very own MLAs, MLCs, ministers and Rajya Sabha participants whilst “other people from out of doors” are ruling them.

    He mentioned the Nationwide Convention pleaded prior to the Superb Courtroom in opposition to abrogation of Article 370 and “now we’re looking ahead to its choice and praying day-to-day that every one which was once taken clear of us will get restored”.

    When requested through journalists concerning the INDIA alliance, Abdullah mentioned, “Closing time additionally we fought the polls in combination. Now, we’re part of the INDIA alliance and when the seat sharing can be mentioned, we will be able to undoubtedly talk about this with the Congress birthday celebration.”

    To a query concerning the set up of sensible metres in Jammu and Kashmir, he mentioned the federal government was once best making an attempt new techniques to annoy other people.

    “I don’t perceive the place from have the sensible meters come. First, they mentioned virtual meters and mentioned they have been the most productive. They pressured everybody to put in them. When the folks put in virtual meters, then sensible meters got here and nobody has but understood how they paintings,” Abdullah added.

  • J&Okay: Farooq Abdullah re-elected Nationwide Convention president

    Via PTI

    SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah used to be re-elected president of the Nationwide Convention (NC) for some other time period on Monday.

    The 85-year-old chief used to be unanimously elected the birthday party’s leader on the NC’s delegate consultation held close to the mausoleum of birthday party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah at Naseem Bagh right here. The day additionally marked the 117th start anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah.

    NC basic secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar stated simplest Abdullah’s nomination used to be gained until the closing date of submitting the nominations.

    “A complete of 183 proposals from Kashmir, 396 from Jammu and 25 proposals from Ladakh have been gained in toughen of Farooq Abdullah,” Sagar stated.

    The senior chief had not too long ago expressed a need to step down from the submit owing to his well being.

    The birthday party then set the presidential election procedure into movement and stated the brand new president could be elected on the birthday party’s delegate consultation.

    It stated the birthday party’s interior elections had already been concluded. The closing NC presidential elections happened 5 years in the past.

    ‘Let other folks come to a decision’

    Talking on the match, the octogenarian stated boycotting the panchayat polls in 2018 used to be “an enormous mistake” and the birthday party will have to contest each and every long term election in Jammu and Kashmir.

    “I need to inform the birthday party that boycotting the panchayat elections (in 2018) used to be an enormous mistake. Keep in mind this, we can no longer boycott any coming election. As an alternative (we can) contest and win them,” he stated. 

    Relating to his son Omar Abdullah’s announcement that he would no longer contest elections so long as Jammu and Kashmir remained a Union Territory, the senior Abdullah stated, “As birthday party president, I’m telling you (Omar Abdullah) that it’s a must to contest the election.”

    “As a result of if we need to struggle them, then all of us have to leap into the fray and contest elections,” he added.

    The previous Union minister stated the BJP “will do the rest, even make makes an attempt to shop for your loyalties, however God will fail all their designs.”

    Abdullah additionally warned the protection forces and the federal government to not intrude within the elections in Jammu and Kashmir and stated “let other folks come to a decision whom to vote for.”

    “Differently there will likely be one of these hurricane, which you’re going to no longer be capable to keep an eye on,” he stated.

    Abdullah additionally threatened to release an agitation in case one of these factor befell. “We will be able to be in a position to sacrifice our lives. Farooq Abdullah would be the first to begin an agitation over it,” he stated.

    SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah used to be re-elected president of the Nationwide Convention (NC) for some other time period on Monday.

    The 85-year-old chief used to be unanimously elected the birthday party’s leader on the NC’s delegate consultation held close to the mausoleum of birthday party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah at Naseem Bagh right here. The day additionally marked the 117th start anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah.

    NC basic secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar stated simplest Abdullah’s nomination used to be gained until the closing date of submitting the nominations.

    “A complete of 183 proposals from Kashmir, 396 from Jammu and 25 proposals from Ladakh have been gained in toughen of Farooq Abdullah,” Sagar stated.

    The senior chief had not too long ago expressed a need to step down from the submit owing to his well being.

    The birthday party then set the presidential election procedure into movement and stated the brand new president could be elected on the birthday party’s delegate consultation.

    It stated the birthday party’s interior elections had already been concluded. The closing NC presidential elections happened 5 years in the past.

    ‘Let other folks come to a decision’

    Talking on the match, the octogenarian stated boycotting the panchayat polls in 2018 used to be “an enormous mistake” and the birthday party will have to contest each and every long term election in Jammu and Kashmir.

    “I need to inform the birthday party that boycotting the panchayat elections (in 2018) used to be an enormous mistake. Keep in mind this, we can no longer boycott any coming election. As an alternative (we can) contest and win them,” he stated. 

    Relating to his son Omar Abdullah’s announcement that he would no longer contest elections so long as Jammu and Kashmir remained a Union Territory, the senior Abdullah stated, “As birthday party president, I’m telling you (Omar Abdullah) that it’s a must to contest the election.”

    “As a result of if we need to struggle them, then all of us have to leap into the fray and contest elections,” he added.

    The previous Union minister stated the BJP “will do the rest, even make makes an attempt to shop for your loyalties, however God will fail all their designs.”

    Abdullah additionally warned the protection forces and the federal government to not intrude within the elections in Jammu and Kashmir and stated “let other folks come to a decision whom to vote for.”

    “Differently there will likely be one of these hurricane, which you’re going to no longer be capable to keep an eye on,” he stated.

    Abdullah additionally threatened to release an agitation in case one of these factor befell. “We will be able to be in a position to sacrifice our lives. Farooq Abdullah would be the first to begin an agitation over it,” he stated.

  • BJP the use of diversionary ways because it failed to offer justice to folks in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

    Omar Abdullah stated his birthday celebration will scuttle each try of the BJP and can safeguard the rights of the folk to begin a brand new segment of construction, as soon as it returns to energy.

  • ‘The Kashmir Recordsdata’ a long way from fact: Omar Abdullah breaks silence on Vivek Agnihotri movie

    Through PTI

    SRINAGAR: The Nationwide Convention on Friday broke its silence on ‘The Kashmir Recordsdata’ announcing whilst the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits used to be a “stain on Kashmiriyat”, the film used to be a long way from the reality because the movie makers have not noted the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had additionally suffered from militancy.

    Vice President of the social gathering and previous leader minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah stated that if ‘The Kashmir Recordsdata’ used to be a business film, no person has a subject, but when the movie makers declare that it’s in accordance with truth, then the information are the opposite direction spherical.

    “When the unlucky incident of Kashmiri Pandit migration came about, Farooq Abdullah used to be now not the executive minister. Jagmohan used to be the governor. It used to be V P Singh’s executive on the Centre which used to be supported by way of the BJP from out of doors,” Abdullah advised journalists in Damal Hanji Pora of Kulgam district of South Kashmir.

    Abdullah puzzled why this reality used to be refrained from the film.

    “Do not manipulate the reality. It is not the precise factor.”

    “If Kashmiri Pandits have fallen sufferers to terrorism, we have now utmost be apologetic about about that, however allow us to now not disregard the sacrifices of Muslims and Sikhs who have been additionally centered by way of the similar gun,” he stated.

    Abdullah stated that a few of the ones from the bulk group have been but to go back.

    “Lately, there’s a wish to create an environment the place lets deliver again all those that had left their houses and now not create a communal divide,” he stated.

    The previous leader minister stated an environment can be created for the go back of Kashmiri Pandits.

    “However I don’t assume that the ones individuals who have made this film, need them (Kashmiri Pandits) to go back. Via this image, they would like Pandits to stay out of doors at all times,” he stated.

    Abdullah later took to Twitter and stated, “The ache and struggling of 1990 and after cannot be undone. The best way Kashmiri Pandits had their sense of safety snatched from them and needed to go away the valley is a stain on our tradition of Kashmiriyat. We need to in finding tactics to heal divides and now not upload to them.”

    Whilst replying to one of the vital tweets by way of a Kashmiri Pandit concerning the causes for an extended silence, Abdullah reminded him announcing “I have been announcing it for years now, each as CM and out of place of work. In all probability you were not taking note of what I used to be announcing then. I have been a very long time suggest of a Reality and Reconciliation fee to appear in all that came about from 1990 onwards.”

    All through his tenure as the executive minister, Abdullah had advocated putting in of a Reality and Reconciliation Fee to enter the occasions unfolding for the reason that onset of militancy.

    Previous, in his deal with, Abdullah stated makes an attempt have been being made to defame a group the world over.

    “A not unusual Kashmiri isn’t proud of what came about 32 years in the past, that individuals have been made to depart the Valley. Lately, an influence is being created that each one Kashmiris are communal, that each one Kashmiris don’t endure the folks from different religions. What’s going to be completed by way of this? Will it make the street more uncomplicated for his or her go back? “I’m afraid that the hatred which is being created in opposition to Kashmiri Muslims lately, God forbid, our youngsters learning out of doors the state, must now not endure its brunt,” he stated, including, it’s the responsibility of the governments around the nation to make sure the protection of Kashmiris, together with the scholars staying in different states and union territories.

    At the prevalent political scenario, Abdullah stated there used to be no fact in what used to be being projected by way of the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir and around the nation.

    “We have been of the opinion that the bottom scenario will witness a marked growth with time. However the scenario is worsening with every passing day. We have not come throughout any effort to bridge the gaps of distrust. To the contrary, we sadly see how a whole group is being denigrated,” he stated.

    Regarding Top Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks “Dil aur Dilli ki Doori” made right through the all-party assembly remaining 12 months, the NC chief stated as a substitute of decreasing the ‘doori’ (hole), “There’s an try to defame all of the country of Kashmir around the nation.”

  • ‘The Kashmir Information’ some distance from fact: Former J&Ok CM Omar Abdullah

    Through PTI

    SRINAGAR: The Nationwide Convention on Friday broke its silence on ‘The Kashmir Information’ and stated the film used to be some distance from the reality because the film makers have neglected the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had additionally suffered from militancy.

    Vice President of the birthday celebration and previous leader minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah stated that if ‘The Kashmir Information’ used to be a business film, no person has a topic, but when the movie makers declare that it’s in line with truth, then the information are the opposite direction spherical.

    “When the unlucky incident of Kashmiri Pandit migration happened, Farooq Abdullah used to be no longer the manager minister. Jagmohan used to be the governor. It used to be V P Singh’s executive on the Centre which used to be supported by means of the BJP from outdoor,” Abdullah advised journalists in Damal Hanji Pora of Kulgam district of South Kashmir.

    Abdullah puzzled why this truth used to be evaded the film.

    “Do not manipulate the reality. It is not the proper factor.

    “If Kashmiri Pandits have fallen sufferers to terrorism, we’ve got utmost remorseful about about that, however allow us to no longer fail to remember the sacrifices of Muslims and Sikhs who have been additionally centered by means of the similar gun,” he stated.

    Abdullah stated that a few of the ones from the bulk group have been but to go back.

    “As of late, there’s a wish to create an environment the place shall we deliver again all those that had left their houses and no longer create a communal divide,” he stated.

    The previous leader minister stated an environment could be created for the go back of Kashmiri Pandits.

    “However I don’t assume that the ones individuals who have made this film, need them (Kashmiri Pandits) to go back. Via this image, they would like Pandits to stay outdoor all the time,” he stated.

    Previous, in his cope with, Abdullah stated makes an attempt have been being made to defame a group internationally.

    “A commonplace Kashmiri isn’t proud of what took place 32 years in the past, that individuals have been made to depart the Valley. As of late, an affect is being created that each one Kashmiris are communal, that each one Kashmiris don’t undergo the folk from different religions. What is going to be accomplished by means of this? Will it make the street more straightforward for his or her go back?”

    “I’m afraid that the hatred which is being created towards Kashmiri Muslims lately, God forbid, our youngsters finding out outdoor the state, will have to no longer undergo its brunt,” he stated.

    Right through his tenure as the manager minister, Abdullah had advocated putting in place of a Fact and Reconciliation Fee to enter the occasions unfolding for the reason that onset of militancy.