Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister and vice president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, said on Wednesday that he will expand and reshuffle his cabinet before the proposed protest for statehood restoration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Speaking to reporters here today, Omar said two major political developments are set to take place in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days. He said the NC is finalising its strategy for the proposed Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi …
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Patna, June 30 (IANS) The Terahvi (thirteenth-day ritual) of Bharat Tiwari, who was killed in a police encounter in Bhojpur district on June 17, is being held on Tuesday amid elaborate arrangements and heightened security. Organisers expect an exceptionally large turnout, with preparations to serve food to 20,000 to 25,000 people, while additional provisions have been kept ready for an additional 15,000 attendees if required.The memorial feast began in the afternoon, with visitors continuing to …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Delhi BJP will observe Emergency Black Day on June 25 and hold a public awareness meeting on Friday to remind the current generations about the horrors of the dark phase in Indian democracy, a party leader said. Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said that since its inception in 1980, the BJP has been organising an anti-Emergency public awareness meeting every year on June 25. However, this year the meeting will be organised on June 26.“This year, the meeting will…
New Delhi/Srinagar, June 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed key issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, including the early restoration of statehood, current economic condition, and the pace of development.The Office of CM Omar Abdullah said on X: “Chief Minister called on the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi in New Delhi today and discussed key issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, includi…
Srinagar, June 11 (IANS) National Conference (NC) President and former J&K Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that his party won’t beg anyone to join its protest in New Delhi for the restoration of statehood.The NC will not invite any political party from Jammu and Kashmir to join its protest in Delhi for the restoration of statehood to J&K, he stressed.”Whoever wants to join the protest can do so. We are not going to anyone with a (begging) bowl,” Abdullah told reporte…
Srinagar, June 10 (IANS) National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must honour his commitment on J&K statehood.Addressing party workers here today, Dr Abdullah said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has repeatedly raised the issue with Prime Minister Modi and expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir would regain statehood at the earliest.Dr Abdullah said the Chief Minister had taken up the matter with the Prime Mini…
Srinagar, June 9 (IANS) Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha member, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, said on Tuesday that he will join the party protest at Jantar Mantar, but asserted that the restoration of the Constitution’s Article 370 must remain the core issue of that protest.Speaking to reporters in J&K’s Pulwama, Aga Ruhullah noted he would definitely participate in the protest, but stressed that the struggle should not be confined to a one-day political event.He called for a sustain…
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has questioned the intentions behind the protest held at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday by the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, led by US-returned Abhijeet Dipke.While the protest has received support from Opposition leaders as well as youth active on social media, Chief Minister Fadnavis said the motives of those participating in the demonstration at Jantar Mantar had been thoroughly exposed. He asserted that such intentions would n…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday directed the All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba to be released on probation of good conduct for a period of one year in a case arising out of a protest demanding implementation of women’s reservation ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Rouse Avenue Court directed that Lamba be released on a good conduct bond for one year and ordered her to furnish a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh. Reacting to the court order, the Congress leader said …
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday warned the government not to underestimate “cockroaches” and said it should not ignore the outcry of young men and women who have taken to the streets. He was commenting on the protest organised by the youth at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi under the leadership of Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.“The yo…