Mehbooba Mufti
Omar Abdullah Condemns Nitish Kumar's Controversial Hijab Removal Incident
Dec 17, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for removing a Muslim woman's face veil during an official event, calling it unjustifiable humiliation. Abdullah compared the incident to a similar past controversy involving Mehbooba Mufti and suggested Kumar might be revealing his true character despite his previously secular reputation.
Mehbooba Mufti and Political Leaders Condemn Nitish Kumar for Controversial Hijab Incident
Dec 16, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi have strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down a Muslim woman's hijab during an official event. The incident, captured on video, has sparked widespread criticism regarding respect for religious dignity and appropriate conduct from public officials.
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Declares Post-2019 Kashmir Policy Failed Following Delhi Blast
Dec 08, 2025 01:02 am CST
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti critiques the Central government's Kashmir policy post-Article 370 abrogation, citing the recent Delhi blast as evidence of failure. She calls for reconciliation and dialogue to allow Kashmiris to live with dignity, while urging youth to reject violence during her outreach program in Srinagar.
Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: Political Controversy Erupts Over Kashmir Connection
Nov 17, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Congress leader Husain Dalwai has linked the recent Delhi Red Fort car blast to Kashmir tensions, suggesting it may be a consequence of "injustice" in the region. The explosion, occurring just before Bihar election results, killed 15 people and injured over 20. His comments follow controversial remarks by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and have sparked fierce criticism from BJP representatives, who dismiss the allegations as "vote bank politics."
Mehbooba Mufti Claims Government Policies Linked to Delhi Red Fort Blast - Political Controversy Erupts Over Kashmir Comments
Nov 17, 2025 01:00 pm CST
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has sparked controversy by suggesting government policies created a "poisonous atmosphere" leading to the deadly Red Fort blast that killed 13 people. Her comments linking Kashmir's issues to terrorism have drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accuse her of playing politics during a national security crisis. The blast has been attributed to a sophisticated terror module involving Kashmiri doctors.
Mehbooba Mufti Urges Fair Investigation in Delhi Blast Case: "Don't Harass Innocent Families"
Nov 12, 2025 08:22 pm CST
JKPDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called for a fair and transparent investigation into the Delhi blast case while urging authorities to avoid targeting innocent family members of the accused doctors. Her appeal comes after the arrest of three medical professionals allegedly connected to the suicide bombing near Red Fort that killed nine people, with authorities recovering nearly 3,000 kg of explosives from Faridabad properties.
National Conference Secures 3 Seats, BJP Claims 1 in Historic J&K Rajya Sabha Elections
Oct 25, 2025 02:09 am CST
In Jammu and Kashmir's first Rajya Sabha elections since becoming a Union Territory, the National Conference won three seats while the BJP secured one amid allegations of strategic cross-voting. The contentious fourth seat went to BJP's Sat Sharma, sparking claims of horse-trading from defeated NC candidate Imran Nabi Dar. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah maintained his party remained united while questioning how BJP secured four additional votes beyond their 28-member strength.
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.
"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.