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A few weeks earlier, an alert had been sounded following intelligence inputs indicating suspected terrorist movement
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In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi recalls the beauty and hospitality that first drew her to Kashmir, before returning to a place marked by militancy, the killing of Kashmiri Pandits and the loss of its statehood.
She writes that she wondered whether Kashmir would ever return to what it had been, adding that she could not have anticipated that things would deteriorate further in the decades that followed, culminating in the loss of statehood in 2019.
Gandhi recounts her first visit to Kashmir with her husband, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, shortly after their marriage. She recalls stay in a houseboat, excursions to the Mughal gardens of Shalimar, Nishat and Chashma Shahi. She also talks about walking freely through Srinagar's old city and its narrow lanes before travelling to Pahalgam.
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Winter Chill, Political Heat: Ladakh Sets December 4 For Hill Council Elections
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The State Election Commission, Ladakh, has announced the election schedule for the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.
Last date for nominations: 17 November.
Polling: 4 December (8 AM–5 PM).
The announcement for Ladakh Panchayat Elections was also made earlier and is scheduled for 21 November across the Union Territory.
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A shutdown is underway in Kargil over the winter schedule for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.
KDA and other outfits are demanding that the elections be postponed until after the winter season, arguing that holding the electoral exercise during the harsh winter months could disenfranchise a significant section of the population.
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“There is no rebellion. They cannot break us.”Farooq Abdullah after a crucial meeting with NC MLAs who had submitted a 10-point memorandum demanding corrective measures and greater accountability. Leadership assures concerns will be addressed. Fight for statehood, Article 370 & 35A continues. Reports @Ieshan_W #NationalConference #FarooqAbdullah #OmarAbdullah #JammuAndKashmir
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Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, accompanied by the disgruntled MLAs, address the media after a nearly two-hour-long meeting. Abdullah also dismissed reports of a rebellion within the National Conference, saying the party was united and that the concerns raised by the MLAs were genuine.
Reiterating the party’s political agenda, Farooq said the NC’s fight remained for the restoration of statehood and Articles 370 and 35A.
“Nobody can break us,” he said, adding that the leadership had listened to the legislators and would address their grievances with some step being taken immediately, while others will follow later.
Disgruntled NC MLAs have started arriving at the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
NC MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan, said Farooq Abdullah is their leader and that they would put forward their concerns before him.
Ieshan Wani retweeted
Only one local listed terrorist remains active in Kashmir Valley, says IGP Sujit Kumar — but the threat from Pakistan-based handlers persists, with constant inputs and IEDs still being recovered.
Local operatives (with foreign terrorists) were behind recent attacks on a policeman in Anantnag and non-local labourers in Kulgam. Police identified Lateef Ahmad; posters are up across Srinagar. Reports @Ieshan_W
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She just called up the President directly in the show 🤯🤯
I can’t even imagine calling my MLA like that
Meanwhile, one of the disgruntled MLAs met CM Omar Abdullah in Jammu today.
MLA Sonawari @HilalAkbarLone1 called on the Chief Minister today at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, and discussed key developmental priorities and public welfare issues concerning his constituency.
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National Conference leader Salman Sagar accused Aga Ruhullah of joining forces seeking to weaken the party, alleging that his exit from the NC had fulfilled the BJP’s agenda.
“BJP succeeded in taking our people out in Jammu - Surjeet Singh Slathia and Devender Rana. Now they have managed to take Aga Ruhullah out of the National Conference. The BJP’s agenda has been fulfilled by Ruhullah,” Sagar said.
He accused him of betraying the people, saying Parliament was the biggest platform to raise public issues but that he had done little during his tenure as an MP.
“Parliament is the biggest space to address issues. There is nothing substantial that he did during his tenure, except for one. I do not hesitate to say that he has betrayed the people, including those from his own constituency,” he said.
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Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah resigns from the Lok Sabha too.
Aga Ruhullah resigns from the J&K National Conference as charged crowd raises slogans.
Ruhullah says his resignation letter will be handed over to NC president Farooq Abdullah by Mohammad Ashraf Mattoo, whose 17-year-old son, Tufail Ahmad Mattoo, was killed in 2010, when Omar Abdullah was the Chief Minister.
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Aga Ruhullah resigns from the J&K National Conference as charged crowd raises slogans.
Ruhullah says his resignation letter will be handed over to NC president Farooq Abdullah by Mohammad Ashraf Mattoo, whose 17-year-old son, Tufail Ahmad Mattoo, was killed in 2010, when Omar Abdullah was the Chief Minister.
Ruhullah accuses Omar Abdullah of shifting his stand on Article 370, saying people had voted against the BJP expecting Chief Minister will fight for their rights.
“Your mandate was against the BJP, but you later changed the goalpost, saying those who took away Article 370 would not restore it. The Quran teaches us to speak up for our rights and trust in God. Why are you afraid of the BJP? People voted for you to fight for their rights. Have the courage to stand up and trust God instead of asking people to fear the BJP,” he said.
Ruhullah accuses Omar Abdullah of shifting his stand on Article 370, saying people had voted against the BJP expecting Chief Minister will fight for their rights.
“Your mandate was against the BJP, but you later changed the goalpost, saying those who took away Article 370 would not restore it. The Quran teaches us to speak up for our rights and trust in God. Why are you afraid of the BJP? People voted for you to fight for their rights. Have the courage to stand up and trust God instead of asking people to fear the BJP,” he said.
Supporters of Aga Ruhullah have gathered as the three-time Budgam MLA-turned-Srinagar MP is set to formally announce his resignation from the Lok Sabha and JKNC at a public gathering in the district.
He has accused his party leadership of abandoning its electoral promises on Article 370, political prisoners, and the rights of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
'It's Done Bro, New Journey': Omar Abdullah, Journalist Nidhi Razdan Tie The Knot, Wedding Reception Today
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'It's Done Bro, New Journey': Omar Abdullah, Journalist Nidhi Razdan Tie The Knot, Wedding Reception Today
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Sources said the marriage was registered on October 30, while a function was earlier held at Hari Niwas near Srinagar's Dal Lake
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