Tag: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah promises autonomy to 3 regions of Jammu and Kashmir

Abdullah said a comprehensive blueprint has already been drawn by the National Conference after extensive deliberations nearly two decades ago.

January 19, 2019

Farooq Abdullah promises ‘truth and reconciliation commission’ to probe killings in Kashmir

MP and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that a ‘truth and reconciliation process’ would be initiated to probe killings in Kashmir if his party comes to power with its own majority in the upcoming assembly elections.

January 12, 2019

Centre committed to democratic process, ready to hold election in J-K: Rajnath Singh

Replying to a discussion on the resolution on a presidential proclamation about the imposition of President's Rule in the state, Singh said the Centre is taking all measures to improve conditions in the state.

December 28, 2018

Farooq Abdullah pitches for anti-Modi grand alliance for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The recent win of Congress in the three states of Hindi heartland has come as a shot in the arm for the anti-Modi parties.

December 23, 2018

BJP tears into NC chief Farooq Abdullah for promising regional autonomy in J-K

Mr Abdullah had on Thursday promised regional autonomy if his party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir after next year's assembly election.

December 22, 2018

Farooq pitches for elected government; expresses grief over Pulwama killings

“National Conference has been impressing on the incumbent administration to hold elections as soon as possible. We believe that an elected government would be able to deliver in a better way,” he said.

December 19, 2018

Mehbooba suffers another setback as senior PDP leader Basharat Bukhari joins NC

Mehbooba was facing a virtual rebellion in her party after she was dislodged from power by the BJP which withdrew support from the coalition on June 19.

December 19, 2018

‘India should have been a Hindu nation’, says Meghalaya HC judge, faces backlash

The comments garnered the ire of some of the leaders of the minority Muslim community with AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi terming the judgment as 'unacceptable'.

December 13, 2018

Farooq Abdullah stresses for respect for human rights

Farooq said that our hopes for a more just, safe and peaceful world can only be achieved when there is universal respect for the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human race.

December 9, 2018

J-K: At least 15 killed, many injured as bus rolls into gorge in Poonch district

The number of casualties is expected to rise as police officials reportedly said that some of the injured were in a critical condition.

December 8, 2018

Stop following British legacy of divide and rule, Farooq to Modi

Abdullah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should maintain the sanctity of the office he was occupying and rein in those who were trying to break the country on the basis of religion.

December 6, 2018

BJP and Congress weakening democracy, says National Conference leader Rana

Rana said, “The Congress made repeated assaults by conspiring against democratically elected governments in 1953 and 1984, to quote a few, in a bid to weaken democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP’s recent "dubious role" will also go as a black chapter in the annals of democratic history of Jammu and Kashmir.”

December 5, 2018

Farooq asks India and Pakistan to replicate Kartarpur corridor in J&K

Farooq Abdullah urged governments of India and Pakistan to replicate the spirit of Kartarpur Corridor in the state of Jammu and Kashmir by opening all routes along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border that have become undeveloped post-partition.

December 2, 2018

Jammu & Kashmir: Kashmir leaders want Kartarpur corridor replicated in state

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, while welcoming the Kartarpur corridor, demanded replicating of Kartarpur type initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir where people were suffering for the past 70 years due to animosity between the two countries.

December 1, 2018

‘Farmers not asking for free gifts’: Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt at mega rally in Delhi

The Friday's rally is the fourth major farmers' rally being held by the AIKSCC, which represents over 200 farm outfits.

November 30, 2018

Farooq Abdullah suggests Ireland model to solve Kashmir problem

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah advocated an Ireland type settlement model to resolve the procrastinated J-K issue and has impressed on the governments of India and Pakistan to start a sustained dialogue process.

November 8, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pawar, Farooq in Delhi, calls on Rahul Gandhi

With the calls for a united anti-BJP front gathering steam, this development could well be the stepping stone for a Pan-India alliance to take on the BJP-led NDA.

November 1, 2018