As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off the first electric train in the Kashmir valley and the train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station, the move drew praise from National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah who expressed his thanks to Prime Minister Modi. “…We needed it. It is […]
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Centre should consider that country is diverse, says NC Chief Farooq Abdullah on Uniform Civil Code
National Conference (NC) Chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that the Centre before bringing the Uniform Civil Code should consider that the country is diverse. Farooq Abdullah also extended his greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He got emotional while explaining the significance of the day, which recognises Prophet […]
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Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti will join Bharat Jodo Yatra, says Venugopal in J-K
Congress leader KC Venugopal on Tuesday said that Opposition leaders in Jammu and Kashmir including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti will join the Bharat Jodo Yatra in the valley next year. The Congress leader’s announcement comes after meeting J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]
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Farooq Abdullah hopes PM Modi will be successful in ending Russia-Ukraine war
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be successful in “ending the Russia-Ukraine war” that has stretched for nearly nine months. The NC chief stated that the war has created havoc on global economic situation. “I am happy that India has got […]
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Farooq Abdullah not to contest Dec party president’s election, hasn’t resigned: Omar Abdullah
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah clarified that former chief minister and party president Farooq Abdullah has not resigned, but has informed about “not contesting” the upcoming party presidential elections. “Dr Farooq Abdullah has not resigned as President of JKNC, he has only informed the party that he will not seek […]
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JKNC president Farooq Abdullah quits his post, new president to be found by Dec 5
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Friday informed about the stepping down of Farooq Abdullah from the post of party president. With his stepping down, the party’s General Secretary has been tasked to conduct the election for Abdullah’s successor. This election will be completed by December 5; until […]
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“This will never stop until justice is served….,” Farooq Abdullah on targetted killings in J-K
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday alleged that incidents of targeted killings by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are not going to stop “until justice is served.” “This will never stop until justice is served. Earlier they said such killings happening due to Article370, but it’s abrogated now, so […]
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Country needs strong opposition, says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said Ghulam Nabi Azad must have resigned from the Congress as he must not be getting respect and love from the party and added that the country needs a stronger opposition. Abdullah’s son and Vice President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Omar […]
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BJP slams Farooq Abdullah over his J-K ‘non-local voters’ remark
National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party Tarun Chugh slammed former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah over his local and non-local voters remark and said that no ISI or Afghan terrorist has been made a voter in the region. “Farooq Abdullah’s statement is unfortunate. He being such a […]
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All-party meeting at Farooq Abdullah’s residence over ‘registration of new voters in Jammu and Kashmir
An all-party meeting was held at the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar over the “registration of new voters in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also present for the meeting. The meeting was convened following remarks by the Union Territory’s chief Electoral officer Hirdesh Kumar on […]
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‘Peace will not come in J-K until…’: Farooq Abdullah slams Centre
President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Farooq Abdullah on Sunday lashed out at the Centre over the law and order situation in the Union Territory. Addressing an event in Delhi, Abdullah said, “I will not be at peace until you win the hearts of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
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ED summons Farooq Abdullah in J-K cricket scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday issued summons to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah for the alleged misappropriation of funds of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), official sources said. Abdullah has been asked to join the investigation on May 31 at […]
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Farooq Abdullah demands ban on ‘The Kashmir Files’
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday called for a ban on Vivek Agnihotri-directed film ‘The Kashmir Files’, alleging that it has created an atmosphere of “hatred in the country”. He also called the film “baseless”, citing the incidents portrayed in the movie as fake. The remarks came a […]
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Farooq Abdullah : Every election has divided India; bold PM needed to hold everybody together
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that India needs a “bold” prime minister who can hold everybody together and not divide them for politics, adding that every election has divided the nation. While speaking at a book launch event, the National Conference (NC) Chief said, “India needs a bold prime […]
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Farooq Abdullah : Partition affected entire Muslim community in India
Agreeing with the recent statement made by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that the partition of the country on religious lines was a ‘historic mistake’, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said that it has affected the entire Muslim community across India and not specifically Kashmiris. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said, “Its repercussion has […]