Tag: Farooq Abdullah

Another electoral drubbing awaiting BJP in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah said that the NC is ready for every election be it Panchayat, ULB, BDC and Assembly Elections.

May 19, 2023

“Lord Ram is everyone’s god, was sent by Allah for showing path to people”: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq was addressing a rally at Garnai in Udhampur district, on the occasion of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNNP) Foundation Day.

March 24, 2023

Restoration of Iran-Saudi ties will foster unity among Muslims: Farooq Abdullah

Dr Abdullah said, "Restoration of ties and reopening of diplomatic missions between the two countries is a welcome step.

March 13, 2023

Back in Srinagar, Farooq calls all-party meet amidst protests

On the other hand, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a shutdown in Jammu against the government’s move to impose property tax.

March 10, 2023

Farooq Abdullah to join Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra

Abdullah, accompanied by some senior leaders of the National Conference went to Lakhanpur to receive Rahul Gandhi on the latter's entry into Jammu and Kashmir.

January 19, 2023

Re-elected NC chief, Farooq vows to fight all polls in J&K

The National conference president asked his son and party vice-president Omar Abdullah not to stick to his earlier decision to stay away from the poll fray untill J&K is given the statehood.

December 5, 2022

NC reelects Farooq Abdullah as party president

The National Conference (NC) on Monday has again elected Dr. Farooq Abdullah, as its president in view of the changing political landscape.     

December 5, 2022

Farooq Abdullah to join Bharat Jodo Yatra

The need of the hour is to stand united against politics of hate and division in order to strengthen the socio-religious brotherhood, said the former chief minister of J&K.

November 21, 2022

Farooq Abdullah hopes PM Modi will be successful in ending Russia-Ukraine war

The NC chief stated that the war has created havoc on global economic situation. "I am happy that India has got the presidency of the G20 Summit.

November 21, 2022

Farooq Abdullah steps down from the post of NC president

Speculation is that 85-year-old Abdullah will assume the role of party patron and his son, Omar Abdullah, currently the party’s vice-president, is likely to succeed him as the new party chief.

November 18, 2022

“This will never stop until justice is served….,” Farooq Abdullah on targetted killings in J-K

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday alleged that incidents of targeted killings by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are not going to stop "until justice is served."

October 17, 2022

Country needs strong opposition, says Farooq Abdullah; “body blow” says Omar

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said Ghulam Nabi Azad must have resigned from the Congress as he must not be getting respect and love from the party and added that the country needs a stronger opposition.

August 26, 2022

Opposition vows to resist inclusion of non-locals in J&K’s voter list

At an all-party meeting at Dr Farooq Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar, the Opposition parties agreed to formulate a joint strategy against the move of the Election Commission.

August 22, 2022

Oppn will resist voting rights to non-locals in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

On Monday an all-party meeting was held at National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah's residence in Srinagar over the "registration of new voters in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti was also present for the meeting.

August 22, 2022

‘Facts misrepresented’: J&K admin defence for non-local voters

The clarification comes ahead of an all-party meeting that has been convened by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, MP and the chief of National Conference chief, in Srinagar on Monday to formulate a joint strategy against the move to include ‘non-locals’ in the electoral rolls.

August 20, 2022

Farooq under house arrest, says Omar; J&K police denies claim

Srinagar Police tweeted: “There are additional police personnel deployed on certain places along the Gupkar Road in view of certain security related inputs.”

August 5, 2022

PMLA court summons Farooq Abdullah in cricket scam

The ED tweeted, “ED has filed a Supplementary PC under PMLA, 2002 before the Spl. PMLA Court, Srinagar against Dr. Farooq Abdullah & others on 4/6/2022. The court has taken cognizance of the complaint and issued notices to the accused persons for appearance before the court on 27 August.

July 26, 2022