Omar Abdullah sworn in as 1st CM of J&K Union territory, Jammu region’s Surinder Choudhary his deputy
This is Omar's 2nd stint as CM. Congress opts to stay out of govt after poor show at polls. J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra says party unhappy J&K’s statehood not yet restored. Key Points
ThePrintKashmir will become Gaza and Palestine if India and Pakistan won't talk to each other, warns Farooq Abdull
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah warned on Tuesday that the Union Territory will meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine if the political leaders of both India and Pakistan do not find a solution through dialogue. He also urged the leaders of both India and Pakistan to find a solution to their bilateral issues through dialogue. Key Points
Economic Times'House locked, not allowed to meet anyone': Omar Abdullah shares video claiming 'house arrest'
'I am speaking to all of you like this as my house has been locked and I am not allowed to meet anyone. I wanted to give my reaction to the media on what happened in SC today, but the media is not allowed to come to my house and I am not allowed to step out...,' he said in a video shared on X Key Points
FirstpostMehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah allege ‘house arrest’, Lt Governor says ‘baseless’
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and NC leader Omar Abdullah alleged they were put under house arrest before the Supreme Court's ruling on the validity of Article 370. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called the claims "baseless". Key Points
India Today'We have to congratulate the BJP now...': Omar Abdullah on saffron party's clean sweep in three states
'After the results, all the claims proved to be baseless.... In Madhya Pradesh, it has been 20 years (of BJP). It is the 5th term now. This is not ordinary...,' said National Conference Vice President Abdullah Key Points
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'Defeat for people of Jammu and Kashmir': Omar Abdullah on Article 370 verdict
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that the Supreme Court's ruling on Article 370 signifies a "setback for the people of Jammu and Kashmir." He emphasised that while it is indeed a defeat, the ongoing struggle persists. Key Points
India TodayDid Abdullahs play a double game on Article 370?
Contrary to public perception, National Conference leaders, Farooq and Omar Abdullah, reportedly made persistent attempts to ally with the BJP. Devendra Singh, who switched to the BJP from the National Conference, said they tried to ally with the party even after the scrapping of Article 370. Key Points
India TodayOmar Abdullah says he 'would have never joined INDIA' in jibe at Mehbooba's PDP
Omar Abdullah said a No. 3 party (Mehbooba Mufti's PDP) has no right to ask for a seat. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesRajasthan Elections: Sachin Pilot files nomination from Tonk, reveals divorce in affidavit
In a recent affidavit submitted as part of his nomination, it was disclosed that he has undergone a divorce with Sara Abdullah, the daughter of Farooq Abdullah. The revelation of his divorce from Sara Abdullah added a personal dimension to the political journey. Key Points
Economic TimesNC-Congress bag power in J&K where Article 370 abrogation & roads, jobs took centrestage
BJP won 29 seats, four more than what it tallied in 2014. 'Omar Abdullah will be the chief minister,' NC chief Farooq Abdullah said after results. Key Points
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Omar Abdullah tweets pics capturing the heavenly beauty of snow-covered Kashmir
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah shared multiple pictures of snow-covered Kashmir on X. The photos will make you say ‘wow’. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesEx-Rajasthan Dy CM Sachin Pilot discloses separation from wife Sara Abdullah
Sachin Pilot and Sara Abdullah, the daughter of former J&K CM and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, got married in 2004. They have two sons - Aran and Vihaan. Key Points
Business Today‘What prevents them?’: Farooq Abdullah questions delay in Assembly polls in J&K
The National Conference leader earlier praised the decision of the EC to hold panchayat polls in J&K. He said that the process would bring “basic democracy.” | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNC chief Farooq Abdullah says 'let J&K go to hell' after SC's verdict on Article 370, BJP hits back
'Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell... They betrayed people. They want to win people's hearts. How'd you win that if you'd do such things to push people farther away?' said Abdullah Key Points
Firstpost'If we don't find solution... we'll meet same fate as Gaza': Farooq Abdullah bats for India-Pakistan talks
'Nawaz Sharif is about to become the PM (of Pakistan) and they are saying that we are ready to talk (with India), but what is the reason why we are not ready to talk? If we do not find a solution through dialogue, we will meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine...,' Abdullah said Key Points
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Changing Army officers won't solve the issue in Poonch: Farooq Abdullah
The former chief minister trashed the BJP claims about end of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Four years ago, the Home Minister made a speech in Chennai where he said Article 370 was responsible for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Now terrorism will finish in JK and development is being done. Key Points
Economic Times'India, Pakistan should hold talks on Kashmir with honesty', says Farooq Abdullah
"Till both the countries do not talk with honesty over the Kashmir issue, all this is a show-off (and) this tamasha will go on till then. It will happen every year but the issue will remain there," Farooq Abdullah said. Key Points
India TodayFarooq Abdullah urges Centre ‘rethink’ implementation Uniform Civil Code, says ‘possible storm coming’
Abdullah highlighted that Muslims have their own Shariah law and that the consequences of implementing the UCC should be carefully considered. His remarks come in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent endorsement of the UCC. Key Points
mintFarooq Abdullah tells Kharge ‘Let’s forget who'll be PM'. Cong chief replies
During its plenary session at Raipur last month, the Congress in its political resolution had called for unity of secular and socialist forces as the hallmark of the future of the Congress. The grand old party said it should go all out to identify, mobilise and align like-minded secular forces. | Latest News India Key Points
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