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Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party chief Ravinder Raina is going to miss voting for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the party has not fielded any candidate from his home town which falls in Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Will press for restoration of special status: Mehbooba on PM's meet

Will press for restoration of special status: Mehbooba on PM's meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all-party meet, People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said peace in the region cannot be restored without undoing the 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional' act of revocation of the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The plan to relieve NSG from VIP security tasks has been in the making since 2012 when NSG commanders foresaw an event where simultaneous terror attacks could be witnessed at one time on multiple centres in the country and the commandos will have to be rushed in different directions.

The challenges that await Mehbooba

The challenges that await Mehbooba

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The BJP will focus on the dozen constituencies that eluded it in the 2014 assembly elections. A better performance in these seats could help it reach as close as possible to the halfway mark of 44 seats by the time the next elections are held and have its own chief minister.

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested, they said.

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Their leader is now Lalu Prasad Yadav, a convict in several corruption cases, he added.

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The L-G will take decisions on police, officers of all-India services such as the IAS and the IPS, and giving sanction for prosecution in various cases.

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Back to back terror attacks in J-K: Ex-sarpanch killed, tourist couple shot at

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir on Saturday night, killing a former sarpanch in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag, two days ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Baramulla.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

However, not an inch of movement has taken place on the implementation of the 'Agenda of Alliance', the manifesto of the PDP-BJP coalition government. Unless the BJP plays ball, the PDP will be in serious trouble, warns Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Shopian firing: Mehbooba Mufti detained

Shopian firing: Mehbooba Mufti detained

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Police on Saturday detained Opposition Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti as she was heading towards Shopian district where four persons were killed in CRPF firing last week.

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister.

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The row broke out after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him.

No ties with J-K if Art 370 revoked: Mehbooba to govt

No ties with J-K if Art 370 revoked: Mehbooba to govt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Mehbooba said Article 370 was a bridge between the Union and the state.

Mehbooba writes to Modi seeking opening of Shardapeeth pilgrimage site

Mehbooba writes to Modi seeking opening of Shardapeeth pilgrimage site

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The former J-K CM said Shardapeeth in Pak-administered Kashmir is an outstanding relic of Kashmir's glowing history.

Sonia meets Mehbooba to offer condolences, stirs political circles

Sonia meets Mehbooba to offer condolences, stirs political circles

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Gandhi's flying into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba assumes significance as there are reports that the PDP and the BJP are bargaining afresh over the formation of a new government.

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Mehbooba has also met with Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Keeping PDP-BJP coalition intact is Mehbooba's biggest challenge

Keeping PDP-BJP coalition intact is Mehbooba's biggest challenge

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The challenges will be the real test of Mehbooba's leadership qualities and political acumen as she does not enjoy her father's stature and vast political experience.

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."

Situation in Kashmir will improve in 2-3 months: Mehbooba

Situation in Kashmir will improve in 2-3 months: Mehbooba

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The two leaders discussed steps needed to bring peace back to the Valley, where student protests against police actions have been gaining ground in recent days.

Exclusive: Mehbooba Mufti speaks out!

Exclusive: Mehbooba Mufti speaks out!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Although Omar Abdullah has survived as Jammu and Kashmir chief minister he has been unable to govern, People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti tells Sheela Bhatt in an exclusive interview.

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J-K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers and their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case,' Mufti tweeted in English and Urdu.

Mehbooba promises transparent govt, clean governance

Mehbooba promises transparent govt, clean governance

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Soon after assuming charge, J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti promised a transparent, accountable and responsive government.

Don't fiddle with 35 A, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Don't fiddle with 35 A, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

She said attempts were being made to weaken the people of Kashmir politically and economically.

Mehbooba wants Centre to act before government formation

Mehbooba wants Centre to act before government formation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'You have to fight a lot of forces. To fight these forces and ensure control of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, it is important the central government should fully stand behind us.'

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi had a "monopoly over corruption".

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti defends father's statement

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti defends father's statement

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday stood by her father's controversial statement.

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

An article published in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, Saamana, said that Mehbboba's links with separatists in Kashmir have always remained a debatable issue.

Bid on Mehbooba Mufti's life

Bid on Mehbooba Mufti's life

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Ruling People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday escaped an attempt on her life as militants opened fire on her motorcade near Aishmuqam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, official sources said.

Mehbooba Mufti hits back, says BJP 'disowning' its own narrative

Mehbooba Mufti hits back, says BJP 'disowning' its own narrative

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Breaking her silence on the series of allegations levelled by her former ally, the BJP, Mehbooba said it was sad to see the saffron party disown its own initiative and label it a "soft approach".

PDP defers meeting with Mehbooba Mufti

PDP defers meeting with Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief minister, was detained on August 5, the day the Centre announced abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The vehicle, a Tavera, was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and it fell into a 300-foot gorge at the Battery Cheshma area of the district around 1.15 am, they said.

Mehbooba Mufti to visit Pakistan

Mehbooba Mufti to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) president and MP, Mehbooba Mufti, will visit Pakistan later this month to attend the Pugwash conference. Mehbooba is expected to arrive Islamabad on March 27 to attend the two-day Pugwash conference on "regional stability".

Mehbooba had no clue about the BJP coup

Mehbooba had no clue about the BJP coup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'From what I know of her,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik -- the distinguished doyen of Kashmir commentators -- 'Mehbooba will not take too long to recover.' 'How much room she can then find to maneuver in the valley's extremely harsh political climate only time can tell.'