J&K Assembly
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.
Historic Achievement: Jammu and Kashmir Reaches Record Four Women MLAs After BJP's Devyani Rana Wins Nagrota Bypoll
Nov 14, 2025 09:27 pm CST
In a breakthrough for women's political representation, BJP's Devyani Rana has won the Nagrota constituency bypoll, bringing Jammu and Kashmir to four women legislators for the first time in history. This victory increases female representation in the 90-member assembly to 4.44 percent, marking significant progress in a region where women's political participation has traditionally been limited. Rana joins National Conference leaders Sakina Masood Ittoo and Shamima Firdous, along with BJP's Shagun Parihar, in the current assembly.
Jammu and Kashmir's First Rajya Sabha Elections Since Becoming Union Territory: National Conference and BJP in Key Contest
Oct 23, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Rajya Sabha elections since becoming a Union territory, with the National Conference expected to secure three seats and BJP one. With 54 MLAs in the ruling coalition against BJP's 28, the contest highlights the region's evolving political landscape as it seeks representation in India's Upper House after a three-year gap.
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.