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Omar Abdullah alleges BJP offered NC MLAs Rs 20-30 crore to defect

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize his government. He claimed that BJP leaders offered money and ministerial positions to National Conference MLAs. One MLA reported being offered twenty to thirty crore rupees and statehood. Abdullah expressed confidence that his party legislators would…

The Economic Times

BJP trying to bring down J&K govt by engineering split in National Conference: CM Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has accused the BJP of attempts to undermine his government. He claims the BJP is trying to fracture the National Conference party by enticing his legislators with lucrative offers, including a reported Rs 30 crore and a ministerial position.

The Economic Times

Omar Abdullah, NC MLAs head to off-site location for review meet after LoP claims govt will not complete term

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led his party MLAs and supporting independents to an off-site location. This move came amid claims that the National Conference government could fall. Abdullah posted pictures of MLAs on a bus ride. He stated the meeting was pre-planned to discuss collective matters. MLAs…

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'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in Kashmir

Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference government, accusing it of promoting alcohol sales for revenue. BJP vows to physically shut down outlets if the administration does not change its policy.

The Economic Times

J&K: Omar Abdullah to take oath as CM on October 16

Omar Abdullah on Monday received a letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, inviting him to form the next government in the union territory.

Dynamite News

Omar elected leader of NC legislature party, Gets 4 Independent MLAs support

In J&K Assembly polls, the NC won 42 seats while its alliance partner Congress won 6.

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Here’s how the Haryana and J&K verdicts will play out for BJP’s national plans

Whenever the outcome of an election is declared, there’s always the risk of reading too much between the lines, of overdoing the drill of identifying takeaways. But with the recent assembly polls in Haryana, it can safely be said that the face-off between the two national parties, especially following the…

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Kashmir elects first government in a decade as voters favour coalition of opposition parties

Indian Kashmir elected its first government in 10 years with millions voting for a coalition of two opposition parties in the Himalayan region.

Radio France Internationale

The message from Kashmir, and the tightrope for Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir poll results have set the stage for a National Conference-Congress government, with Omar Abdullah’s likely return as the chief minister, and the end of a decade-long hiatus for an elected government in the erstwhile state.

Newslaundry

"Omar Abdullah will be CM," says Farooq ahead of J&K results announced

Abdullah said that "J&K People have proven that they don't accept the decision that was taken on August 5...Omar Abdullah will be the Chief Minister." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Results: NC-Congress set to win in J&K

The assembly polls for the 90 seats were held in three phases between September 18 and October 1 after a gap of 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Intrigue and independents: All the possibilities that might unfold in Jammu and Kashmir

In the 2014 assembly elections, when Jammu and Kashmir was still a state, the Bharatiya Janata Party got its highest tally of 25 out of 37 assembly seats. In 2019, the region lost its autonomy and was cleaved into two demoted union territories (Ladakh not having an elected assembly).

Newslaundry

J&K: BJP trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Farooq Abdullah

Farooq said that "BJP is trying to defame NC, but we will emerge victorious in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and change the lives of the people". Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K Polls: After Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah files nomination from Budgam

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his second nomination from the Budgam seat for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disruption or disaster? The uncertainty around Engineer Rashid’s party, Jamaat in Kashmir polls

Langate is quiet just as it was in the beginning of the Lok Sabha election in April. But the sleepy north Kashmir town is expected to buzz soon with political activity, and erupt, much like it did in May, in support of the jailed Awami Ittehad Party leader Engineer Rashid.

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J&K Polls: "...to fight BJP like consolidated front" - Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said that together with Congress, they aim to fight against the BJP like a consolidated front. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tussle begins for a powerless legislature in J&K

The meaning of assembly elections was already turned on its head before the announcement for polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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A pick-by-pick review of The Huddle's team in a prominent industry league.

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The Hindu

In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

The Hindu

Shah has told BJP proxies to defeat us: Omar

Omar Abdullah expressed fears that Amit Shah’s recent two-day visit was to “direct the administration and the BJP to ensure the defeat of the National Conference“ in the upcoming elections.

Dynamite News

Three-way contest in Ladakh as candidates seek to address local issues

he Ladakh Lok Sabha seat will go to the polls on May 20 with an interesting battle between Congress, BJP and an independent candidate. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Want to respond democratically to August 5, 2019 decision: National Conference Srinagar candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the National Conference’s Srinagar candidate, says this Lok Sabha election is monumentally important as a platform to air the views of the people of Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu

INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power: PM Modi

Addressing three back-to-back rallies in Bihar’s Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies, PM Modi made an apparent reference to a recent statement of Farooq Abdullah, without mentioning him by name.

The Hindu

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Three generations of Abdullah family vote in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah urges large voter turnout.

The Hindu

Sajad Lone seeks apology from Omar Abdullah over BJP-tag

Sajad Lone sought an apology from rival National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah.

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