Omar Abdullah
Growing Tensions Between Congress and National Conference Threaten Alliance in J&K Rajya Sabha Elections
Oct 23, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Political tensions have erupted between the Congress and National Conference parties in Jammu and Kashmir over Rajya Sabha seat allocations, with Congress accusing the NC of betrayal ahead of crucial voting. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces challenges maintaining coalition stability as his party is positioned to win three seats, while the contested fourth seat becomes a battleground with BJP expressing confidence in securing it.
Jammu and Kashmir Restores Historic Darbar Move: 150-Year-Old Capital Shifting Tradition Returns
Oct 17, 2025 02:43 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has officially reinstated the 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, reviving the biannual practice of shifting the capital between Srinagar and Jammu. This historic decision reverses the 2021 suspension implemented after Article 370's abrogation and addresses economic concerns from Jammu's business community who viewed the tradition as essential for regional commerce and cultural harmony.
Congress Declines to Contest Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K After National Conference Denies Safe Seat Request
Oct 13, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Congress party has decided not to participate in the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the National Conference refused their request for a safe seat. Following extensive discussions, Congress leaders expressed dissatisfaction with Omar Abdullah's government, citing governance and administrative concerns. The National Conference has announced three candidates while BJP names three candidates including J&K unit chief Sat Sharma for the October 24 elections.
Farooq Abdullah Withdraws from Rajya Sabha Elections Due to Health Concerns as National Conference Names Three Candidates
Oct 11, 2025 01:10 am CST
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, 88, has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections citing health concerns. Following his recent hospitalization, the party has nominated three alternative candidates - Chowdhry Ramzan, Sajad Kitchloo, and Shami Oberoi - as it aims to secure three of four seats allocated to Jammu and Kashmir in the October 24 elections.
Supreme Court Hearing on Petition to Restore Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood: Constitutional Mandate and Federal Implications
Oct 10, 2025 01:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is examining a petition seeking immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as directed by the Constitution Bench in December 2023. Despite the central government's assurance that J&K's Union territory status is temporary, no action has been taken, prompting concerns about violations of India's federal structure. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged all political parties to support a parliamentary bill for statehood restoration, warning that downgrading states sets a dangerous constitutional precedent.
Omar Abdullah Refuses BJP Alliance for J&K Statehood Restoration: "Would Rather Resign"
Sep 30, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rejected any possibility of aligning with the BJP to restore statehood, stating he would resign instead. Despite acknowledging this stance might delay statehood restoration, Abdullah remains committed to democratic and peaceful means of achieving this goal while citing Ladakh's situation as vindication of his position on the 2019 abrogation of Article 370.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.
"They Feel Betrayed, Angry": Omar Abdullah On Ladakh Violence
Sep 25, 2025 01:08 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the situation in Leh town should be an eye-opener on how people of Jammu and Kashmir feel about the denial of statehood, even though Ladakh had not been promised one.
Former Hurriyat Chief Abdul Gani Bhat Dies At 90
Sep 18, 2025 09:28 am CST
Former Hurriyat Conference chairman Abdul Gani Bhat, who was seen as a moderate among the separatist leadership, died at his Sopore residence on Wednesday. He was 90.
'Wrath Of Allah To Blame...': Farooq Abdullah On Crisis In J&K Apple Industry
Sep 17, 2025 08:52 pm CST
The "wrath of Allah" is to blame for the transportation crisis affecting Jammu and Kashmir's apple industry, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said Wednesday.