Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah Defends Merit-Based Admissions of Muslim Students at Vaishno Devi Medical College Amid BJP Opposition
Nov 25, 2025 12:27 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has defended the merit-based admission of Muslim students to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College against BJP's religious objections. The controversy highlights tensions between merit-based policies and religious considerations in educational institutions, with Abdullah emphasizing that the university's founding act specifies admissions based on merit, not religious affiliation.
Omar Abdullah Condemns Collective Blame on Kashmiris Following Terror Acts by Few Individuals
Nov 19, 2025 06:34 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over community profiling of Kashmiris after the Delhi Red Fort attack investigation revealed suspects from the region. He highlights how terrorist acts by a few individuals have led to widespread stigmatization, making Kashmiris hesitant to interact with outsiders or travel with J&K registered vehicles in other parts of India.
Nowgam Police Station Blast: LG Confirms Accident During Sample Collection, Not Terrorist Attack
Nov 16, 2025 07:16 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed the Nowgam Police Station blast was an accident during forensic sample collection, not terrorist-related. The explosion killed nine people and injured 32, with forensic teams currently investigating. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah promised support for victims' families, while National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for an independent investigation into potential mishandling of explosives.
Jammu and Kashmir Government Announces Rs 10 Lakh Compensation for Families of Nowgam Blast Victims
Nov 16, 2025 12:44 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for families of each victim who died in the accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar. The compensation will come from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, with Rs 1 lakh allocated for severely injured victims. Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited affected families following the blast that killed nine people and injured 32 others when a team was handling confiscated explosives.
National Conference Faces Historic Defeat in Budgam as Estranged MP Celebrates Omar Abdullah's Political Setback
Nov 15, 2025 01:58 am CST
The National Conference party suffered a significant defeat in the Budgam bye-elections, with estranged MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi celebrating this as a victory against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This historic loss in a traditional NC stronghold highlights growing internal tensions and shifting political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first time since 1957 that the party has lost control of this central Kashmir constituency.
Ruling Parties Face Setbacks as Opposition Claims Key Victories in India's Assembly Bypolls
Nov 14, 2025 10:37 pm CST
In the recent assembly bypolls held across eight constituencies in India on November 11, ruling parties suffered significant setbacks, losing half the contested seats. The Congress party secured wins in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and Telangana, while the PDP delivered a historic defeat to the National Conference in its Budgam stronghold. These results reflect shifting political dynamics across various Indian states, with opposition parties making notable gains against established regional powers.
National Conference Suffers Historic Defeat in Budgam: Omar Abdullah's Party Loses Stronghold After 67 Years
Nov 14, 2025 08:00 pm CST
In a historic political upset, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's National Conference party has lost the Budgam assembly seat in a recent bypoll, a constituency it had held continuously since 1957. The PDP candidate defeated the NC by 4,478 votes, marking the first time in 67 years that this stronghold has slipped from NC's grasp. This defeat, coupled with another loss in Nagrota, raises questions about Abdullah's political standing amid internal party conflicts and opposition criticism.
Omar Abdullah Defends Kashmir: "Not Every Kashmiri Muslim Is a Terrorist" Following Delhi Blast Investigation
Nov 13, 2025 05:51 pm CST
Following the deadly Delhi blast near Red Fort that killed 13 people, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks out against stereotyping all Kashmiri Muslims as terrorists while condemning the attack and calling for severe punishment of those responsible, as investigation reveals involvement of Kashmiri doctors with links to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
Omar Abdullah Denies BJP Alliance Claims: "I Swear On Quran I Never Approached BJP for Statehood"
Nov 10, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically denied BJP allegations that he sought an alliance with the central ruling party in 2024 for statehood restoration, swearing on the Holy Quran that no such approach was made. This comes amid escalating political tensions as opposition leader Sunil Sharma continues to claim Abdullah made overtures to the BJP both in 2014 and 2024.
Omar Abdullah's Critical Battle in J&K Bypolls: Internal Party Conflict Amid Statehood Struggle
Nov 07, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah campaigns in Budgam amid significant challenges, facing opposition not only from the PDP and BJP but also from within his own National Conference party. The by-election has become a critical test of his leadership as he continues advocating for the restoration of statehood while managing internal party dissent from senior MP Aga Ruhullah.