special status
Omar Abdullah Demands Restoration of Special Status in First Major Rally Since Becoming Chief Minister
Oct 31, 2025 12:05 am CST
In his first public rally since taking office as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has renewed calls for restoration of special status under Article 370. Addressing supporters in Handwara, Abdullah instructed the National Conference's newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to advocate strongly for this issue in parliament, marking a shift from his recent focus on statehood restoration.
Key Issues Driving Bihar Assembly Elections: Unemployment, Special Status, and Caste-Based Reservations
Oct 06, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections will focus on unemployment, special status demands, and caste-based reservations as the NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar faces off against the opposition INDIA bloc in November. Both sides prepare to leverage voter concerns about migration, economic opportunities, and social justice in this high-stakes electoral battle.