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India Gazette
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
National Conference may approach Supreme Court over J-K statehood delay: Former CM Farooq Abdullah
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 21 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday cautioned that his party may be left with no choice but to approach the Supreme Court if the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir continues to be delayed. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said, 'It's been eight months (since the J&K government was formed). I am hopeful that when statehood is restored here, we will also get (administrative) powers... Our stand is that we are waiting (for J&K statehood). But if there are delays, we will have no option but to go to the Supreme Court,' His remarks come at a time when the NC continues to push for the restoration of both statehood and the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which was revoked by the Centre in August 2019 through the abrogation of Article 370. The move had also led to the bifurcation of the former state into two Union Territories--Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The NC's renewed warning follows a meeting of its Working Committee held at the party headquarters in Srinagar under the chairmanship of Farooq Abdullah. The committee adopted seven resolutions covering key political, security, and civil rights issues, with the demand for restoration of special status and statehood being central. 'The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The Committee reiterated that this is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay. We will continue to fight for its restoration,' the resolution read. The party also reiterated its call for the restoration of full statehood, pointing to commitments made both in Parliament and by the Supreme Court. 'The Working Committee also urged the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately, as promised on the floor of Parliament, repeatedly echoed in the public domain, and also committed by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court,' the NC said. Meanwhile, on a separate issue, Farooq Abdullah voiced concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging all parties to exercise restraint. 'I pray that God gives wisdom to Iran and Israel both. Trump should talk about peace. This conflict can only be solved with peace,' he said, underscoring the need for diplomatic solutions amid rising hostilities. (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers will only alienate people of J&K: National Conference
The National Conference convened the party's working committee meeting for the first time since they formed the government in Jammu and Kashmir and passed seven resolutions reaffirming their commitment for restoration of special status and statehood in the Union Territory. The NC meeting led by its president Farooq Abdullah in presence of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and urged the two countries to uphold peace. "The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of J&K's special status. The Committee reiterated that this is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay and we will continue to fight for its restoration," read the resolution. The Working Committee also urged the Government of India to restore full statehood to J&K immediately, as promised on the floor of the Parliament and repeatedly echoed in the public domain and also as committed by the constitution bench of the Supreme Court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo "The Committee welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and called upon both the countries to uphold peace and explore long-lasting, peaceful solutions to end violence," read the NC resolution. The NC also cautioned the GoI that arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers and intimidation of legitimate media voices will only alienate the very people who have stood firmly for peace and against violence. The Working Committee strongly condemned the horrific Baisaran attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent individuals, including a young Kashmiri, Syed Adil Hussain Shah. It also denounced the continued cross-border shelling that took the lives of 23 innocent civilians. Live Events The NC working committee appreciated the spontaneous and overwhelming support of the people of J&K in unequivocally condemning the Baisaran attack. It also acknowledged the compassion and hospitality extended to tourists who found themselves stranded in the Valley during challenging circumstances. "GoI should recognise and respect this powerful expression of solidarity and not squander the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity extended by the people of J&K," read the resolution. The NC expressed serious concern over the reports of harassment faced by students, traders, and residents from J&K in various parts of the country. "It strongly condemned their selective targeting in the aftermath of recent events and called upon all state governments to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of the lives and property of all people from J&K living or working in other parts of India," NC members said. They also reiterated the party's unwavering commitment to the promises made in its manifesto.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
NC's resolution on special status, statehood comes under Opposition fire: ‘Why not in Assembly?'
The National Conference's resolution reaffirming its 'commitment to special status' and demanding 'immediate return of statehood' to Jammu and Kashmir has sparked a row, prompting the Opposition to wonder why it was not passed in the Assembly 'where such matters belong'. The resolution was passed during a working committee meeting of the party Wednesday to discuss the Pahalgam attack and subsequent hostilities between India and Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The attack on April 22 at Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow killed 26 people – including a Nepal citizen – and led to India conducting strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. This was followed by escalating hostilities between the two countries, which ended with a ceasefire on May 10. While condemning the 'horrific Baisaran attack', the working committee of the National Conference also denounced the cross-border shelling. The working committee reaffirmed commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmir's special status and statehood. 'The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The Committee reiterated that this is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay and we will continue to fight for its restoration,' the resolution read. 'The Working Committee also urged the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately, as promised on the floor of Parliament and repeatedly echoed in the public domain and also as committed by the constitution bench of the Supreme Court.' The working committee also welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and appealed for 'sustained peace and dialogue' and exploration of long lasting, peaceful solutions 'to end violence'. While appreciating the 'spontaneous and overwhelming support' of people of Jammu and Kashmir in 'unequivocally condemning' the Pahalgam attack, the working committee also condemned the 'targeted harassment' of Kashmiris living outside Jammu and Kashmir. 'The Committee called upon the Government of India to recognise and respect this powerful expression of solidarity and not squander the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity extended by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It further cautioned that arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers, and intimidation of legitimate media voices will only alienate the very people who have stood firmly for peace and against violence,' the resolution says. 'It strongly condemned their selective targeting in the aftermath of recent events. The Committee called upon all state governments to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of the lives and property of all people from Jammu and Kashmir living or working in other parts of India.' Opposition leaders questioned the mode of passing the resolution. 'So, the National Conference armed with a brute mandate of 50 MLAs, passed a resolution on special status and statehood—not in the J&K Assembly, where such matters belong, but in its party office, Nawai-i-Subh. Let that sink in,' Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth president and party legislator Waheed Para posted on X. 'What's next? A cabinet meeting in the party office?' Bashaarat Masood is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express. He has been covering Jammu and Kashmir, especially the conflict-ridden Kashmir valley, for two decades. Bashaarat joined The Indian Express after completing his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University in Kashmir. He has been writing on politics, conflict and development. Bashaarat was awarded with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2012 for his stories on the Pathribal fake encounter. ... Read More
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NC demands restoration of J-K's
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 21 (ANI): The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday reaffirmed its 'unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status' and condemned the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, including a young resident. The party's Working Committee met under the chairmanship of party president Farooq Abdullah at the party headquarters and unanimously adopted seven resolutions addressing political, security, and civil rights issues. 'The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The Committee reiterated that this is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay and we will continue to fight for its restoration,' the the resolution on the J-K's special status issue reads. In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Condemning the terror attack in Pahalgam and continued cross-border shelling, the first resolution expressed deep sorrow over the loss of civilian lives and paid tribute to deceased party workers and activists. 'The Working Committee strongly condemned the horrific Baisaran attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent individuals, including a young Kashmiri, Syed Adil Hussain Shah. It also denounced the continued cross-border shelling that took the lives of 23 innocent civilians The Committee expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved families. It also paid heartfelt tributes to the Working Committee members and party activists who have passed away since the last meeting, acknowledging their invaluable contributions and unwavering dedication.' The Working Committee also demanded immediate restoration of statehood, referencing assurances made in Parliament, 'The Working Committee also urged the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately, as promised on the floor of Parliament and repeatedly echoed in the public domain and also as committed by the constitution bench of the Supreme Court.' The Committee also welcomed the announcement of a 'ceasefire' and called upon both the countries to 'uphold peace and explore long-lasting, peaceful solutions to end violence.' The resolution mention that the party also reiterated its commitment to its manifesto, vowing to 'uphold justice, peace, and people's rights through democratic means.' Acknowledging public solidarity, the committee praised the people of Jammu and Kashmir for showing compassion to stranded tourists and unequivocally rejecting violence. It warned the government against actions that could deepen alienation, such as 'arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers, and intimidation of media.' It further cautioned that 'arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers, and intimidation of legitimate media voices will only alienate the very people who have stood firmly for peace and against violence.' In its final resolution, the NC condemned the harassment of Kashmiris across India, particularly students and traders, calling on state governments to protect their rights and ensure their safety. 'The Working Committee expressed serious concern over the reports of harassment faced by students, traders, and residents from Jammu and Kashmir in various parts of the country. It strongly condemned their selective targeting in the aftermath of recent events. The Committee called upon all state governments to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of the lives and property of all people from Jammu and Kashmir living or working in other parts of India,' the resolution read. (ANI)
India.com
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
National Conference Holds Working Committee Meet, Passes Seven Resolutions
The National Conference Working Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, with all party leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in attendance. The party unanimously passed seven resolutions. The resolutions included a reaffirmation of the special status and an appeal for sustained peace and dialogue between the two countries. The meeting also observed a two-minute silence to pay tribute to the 26 civilians killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Resolution one stated that condemnation of Violence and Tribute to Martyrs. Resolution 1: Condemnation of Violence and Tribute to Martyrs. The Working Committee strongly condemned the horrific Baisaran attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent individuals, including a young Kashmiri, Syed Adil Hussain Shah. It also denounced the continued cross-border shelling that took the lives of 23 innocent civilians. The Committee expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved families. It also paid heartfelt tributes to the Working Committee members and party activists who have passed away since the last meeting, acknowledging their invaluable contributions and unwavering dedication. Resolution 2: Reaffirmation of Commitment to Special Status The Working Committee unanimously reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The Committee reiterated that this is central to the aspirations and dignity of the people and must be addressed without further delay and we will continue to fight for its restoration. Resolution 3: Demand for Immediate Restoration of Statehood The Working Committee also urged the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately, as promised on the floor of Parliament and repeatedly echoed in the public domain and also as committed by the constitution bench of the Supreme Court. Resolution 4: Appeal for Sustained Peace and Dialogue. The Committee welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and called upon both the countries to uphold peace and explore long-lasting, peaceful solutions to end violence. Resolution 5: Commitment to Manifesto Promises. The Working Committee reiterated the party's unwavering commitment to the promises made in its manifesto. It reaffirmed its resolve to continue the political and constitutional struggle for justice, peace, and the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir through democratic means. Resolution 6: The Working Committee appreciated the spontaneous and overwhelming support of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in unequivocally condemning the Baisaran attack in Pahalgam. It also acknowledged the compassion and hospitality extended to tourists who found themselves stranded in the Valley during challenging circumstances. The Committee called upon the Government of India to recognize and respect this powerful expression of solidarity and not squander the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity extended by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It further cautioned that arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, targeted use of bulldozers, and intimidation of legitimate media voices will only alienate the very people who have stood firmly for peace and against violence. Resolution 7: Condemnation of Targeted Harassment Across Country The Working Committee expressed serious concern over the reports of harassment faced by students, traders, and residents from Jammu and Kashmir in various parts of the country. It strongly condemned their selective targeting in the aftermath of recent events. The Committee called upon all state governments to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of the lives and property of all people from Jammu and Kashmir living or working in other parts of India.
