In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for the restoration of the state's special status. He explained that Jammu and Kashmir has the right to be respected and to make decisions about its own land and resources. He emphasized that the people of the region should have control over their own employment and economy, without relying on outside investors. Omar Abdullah stressed that the state's wealth, built by its people, should not be sold off to others, and that they should not be left in poverty. He said that the demand for statehood is a way to protect the region’s identity and existence, ensuring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are treated with dignity and respect. He argued that without statehood, the region's rights and identity are at risk.
09 November,2024 03:01 PM IST
On November 5, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah referenced former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in an assembly session, saying that if India had followed Vajpayee's approach to Jammu and Kashmir, the situation might have been different.
05 November,2024 05:41 PM IST
After Farooq Abdullah’s ‘Let J&K go to hell’ remark sparked furore, the National Conference chief issued a clarification. While talking to ANI, Farooq said, “We will not stand with any another country, but at least respect us, try to win our hearts. This is why I used these words. I am clarifying”. A day after the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference Chief and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on December 12 said on the Article 370 Verdict, “Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell. They (Government) made Jammu and Kashmir a hell.” In a landmark move, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of J&K on Dec 11. A 5-Judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”.
12 December,2023 06:01 PM IST
A day after the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference Chief and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on December 12 said on the Article 370 Verdict, “Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell. They (Government) made Jammu and Kashmir a hell.” In a landmark move, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of J&K on Dec 11. A 5-Judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”. The Apex Court has directed ECI to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of J&K by Sept 2024. PM Modi in a tweet, welcomed the verdict terming it historic, a beacon of hope and a promise of a brighter future.
12 December,2023 05:16 PM IST
Marking another day in the history of J&K, the Supreme Court on Dec 11 upheld the abrogation of Article 370. The SC’s Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 which gave special status to J&K. A 5-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the Article 370 verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”. Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the SC’s verdict. Amid the decision Home Minister Amit Shah lashed out at the Opposition over their stance over the article. He further advised Oppostion to take SC’s verdict as lesson and asked them to improve.
12 December,2023 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai
Marking another day in the history of J&K, the Supreme Court on Dec 11 upheld the abrogation of Article 370. The SC’s Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 which gave special status to J&K. A 5-Judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the Article 370 verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”. Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the SC’s verdict and said, “It proves, Govt’s decision was constitutional”. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 in both houses. Notably, Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept 2024. On August 5, 2019, the Central Government announced the revocation of the special status of J&K granted under Article 370.
11 December,2023 05:16 PM IST
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of J&K on Dec 11. A 5-Judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud pronounced the verdict and called Article 370 “Temporary Provision”. The Apex Court has directed ECI to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of J&K by Sept 2024. President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Dr Adish C Aggarwala hailed the Apex Court’s decision. While some political leaders welcomed the Article 370 verdict, others expressed their disappointment. PM Modi in a tweet, welcomed the verdict terming it historic, a beacon of hope and a promise of a brighter future.
11 December,2023 02:50 PM IST
The Supreme Court of India on Monday upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. While some political leaders welcomed the Article 370 verdict, others expressed their disappointment. PM Modi in a tweet, welcomed the verdict terming it historic, a beacon of hope and a promise of a brighter future. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) President and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed their disappointment. On the other hand, Senior Congress leader and Maharaja Hari Singh's son Karan Singh and Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Arvind Sawant welcomed the verdict.
11 December,2023 02:39 PM IST
Despite J&K National Conference being part of the ‘boycott team’, the party’s ‘heavyweight’ Omar Abdullah, hailed the new Parliament building. Taking to his Twitter handle, Omar Abdullah said that the new Parliament building "looks pretty damn impressive". Meanwhile, the political heat is simmering across India over the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Opposition leaders, including Congress, have vehemently opposed PM Modi inaugurating the new Parliament. With a boycott letter, several leaders demanded that President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate the new building. PM Modi will dedicate the newly constructed Parliament building to the nation on May 28.
27 May,2023 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai
Owing to security concerns, the Congress on Friday stopped the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir. Highlighting the issue, Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference and said, "Police arrangement completely collapsed and cops who were supposed to manage the crowd were nowhere to be seen. My security people were very uncomfortable with me walking further on yatra so I had to cancel my yatra. Other yatris did the walk," Rahul Gandhi, in Anantnag.
27 January,2023 09:27 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
