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New Delhi, June 21: The BJP and National Conference on Thursday indulged in fresh exchange of words with the saffron party alleging that it is Omar Abdullah's party that has indulged in horse trading in the past.
"Why is he (Omar Abdullah) so scared? I am sure his party men are loyal to him. There is no question of horse-trading from our side," BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said here.
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Srinagar: The break-up of the PDP-BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir sparked celebrations in parts of the Valley, even as some people expressed apprehension that Governor’s rule might lead to lack of transparency and worsen the situation in the state. The BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP on Tuesday, following which Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tendered her resignation. Governor’s rule
Jammu, Jun 20: BJP's decision to pull out of the ruling coalition with the PDP was seen by political parties in Jammu and Kashmir as an attempt to gain "lost ground" ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as commoners attached their hopes with the governor's rule to restore peace and ensure development of the state.
A group of Congress supporters burst crackers, distributed sweets and danced on a
Srinagar, Jun 20: Demanding immediate dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly followed by fresh elections, former chief minister and vice-president of the National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah said Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) could not be trusted and that the party would indulge in horse trading to form the government.
Taking to micro-blogging site twitter on Wednesday, Mr Abdullah said, “T
Jammu, June 20: With J&K Governor Nagendra Nath Vohra’s term coming to an end in the last week of this month, it is expected that he will remain in the office till the annual Shri Amaranth Yatra concludes and thereafter likely to be replaced by the former Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda.
Born on November 12, 1956, Gen Hooda is having expertise on Kashmir issues. He had not only served as GoC of N
Srinagar: Nayeema Mehjoor has resigned as chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women (SCW) following the imposition of governor’s rule in the state on Wednesday.
“I have resigned from the post of chairperson, jk state commission for women early morning. I am now free woman... freedom at last....,” she said on Twitter.
With the imposition of governor’s rule, it becomes mand
Mehbooba recalls Mufti's vision, nearly absolves BJP, almost indicts Pakistan, separatists, militants
Governor's Rule: In departure lounge of his second term, Vohra likely to get extension
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"I also take this opportunity to thank Pakistan, separatists and militants for allowing a peaceful election which has brought us to this stage", said Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in his presser an hour after being sworn in as Chi
JAMMU: Ruling out the possibility of an alliance with the left-out Peoples Democratic Alliance (PDP), both the opposition parties National Conference and Congress today pitched for fresh polls in the state, which is all set for Governor's rule.
Former Chief Minister and NC’s vice-president Omar Abdullah spoke to the media after calling on Governor N.N. Vohra following the fall of the PDP-BJP g
JAMMU: In the making to what was state’s most significant political development in recent years, the BJP asserted that it has become impossible to continue in the government in view of the growing radicalism and terrorism in the state.
The decision to withdraw was taken after consulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah, the party's general secretary Ram Madhav announced a
JAMMU: Ever since the news of BJP pulling out of PDP-headed coalition government came out Tuesday afternoon, the Social media was laced with poetry, memes, and jokes as people reacted to what was arguably the biggest political development of the year.
Interestingly, almost all of these posts scattered over Facebook and Twitter marked sort of celebrations even as Whatsapp groups were flooded wi
New Delhi, June 19: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today slammed the BJP over its decision to pull out of its alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that the party had "ruined" the state.
The chief minister also brought up the issue of demonetisation in a series of tweets following the BJP's announcement.
"After ruining it, BJP pulls out of Kashmir. Didn't BJP tell us
Srinagar, June 19: Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded early elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP pulled out of the PDP-led government, forcing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to resign.
Abdullah spoke to the media after calling on Governor N.N. Vohra following the fall of the PDP-BJP government in the troubled state.
"Today, suddenly
Srinagar, June 19: National Conference working president Omar Abdullah met Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra on Tuesday, hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party decided to pull out of the state government under Peoples Democratic Party’s Mehbooba Mufti.
"I am surprised the way BJP pulled the rug from under the CM's chair", Omar said while addressing a press conference in Srinagar.
"They di
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today announced the end of alliance with People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir government. The BJP ministers have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and MLAs have submitted their resignations to the Governor.
The decision came after BJP President met with party's J&K ministers and top leaders in Delhi
New Delhi, June 18: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the BJP for their protests leading to a stalemate in the city, while accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the criris.
"Delhi CM, sitting in Dharna at LG office. BJP sitting in Dharna at CM residence. Delhi bureaucrats addressing press conferences. PM turns a blind eye
Mumbai, June 18: Launching a fresh salvo at the Central government against the backdrop of the Jammu and Kashmir violence, the Shiv Sena on Monday asked whether "India really has a Defence Minister?"
Without naming Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally attacked her as "a very weak and ineffective, faceless personality, who is at the helm, which is de
New Delhi, June 15: The Delhi unit leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday began an indefinite fast against the sit-in protest by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues at the Lieutenant Governor's residence.
"West Delhi BJP MP Pravesh Singh Saheb Verma, Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta, MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and I have decided to start indefinite