In the recently conducted elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, the political scenario in Jammu and Kashmir saw significant activity after a five-year hiatus. Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, and the BJP engaged in campaigning, with attention drawn to Omar Abdullah's sons making their political debut. While some view this as routine family involvement, others perceive it as a precursor to dynastic succession, a trend criticized for undermining democracy. The historical context of dynastic politics in Kashmir is explored, including instances involving Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija, and Ghulam Nabi Azad's son, Saddam. Despite critiques, dynastic politics remains deeply ingrained in the region's political landscape.
Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Oct 5: National Conference (NC) Party president and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah today exhorted people to stand united for the restoration of their abridged democratic and constitutional rights. “If we don’t do it, our future generations won’t forgive us. The need of the hour is to unite. The anti J&K forces are hell bent to divide us. They are consistent in their efforts to create differences between the people by flaring up communal, […]
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: A large number of structures including Former Minister’s guest house and dairy processing unit were demolished during anti-encroachment drives here today, triggering protests by people who blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Bhatindi crossing for several hours. Click here to watch video As per official sources, dozens of structures, including buildings and shops, were demolished partially or completely near Bathindi crossing on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the early morning drive by the Revenue Department amid […]
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that J&K youth find themselves surrounded by darkness in view of the very limited employment opportunities, shrinking further for them.
‘We don’t need tutorials on nationalism’ Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 2: Asking New Delhi to remain faithful to its solemn pledges to people of J&K, National Conference Vice-President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today alleged that incumbent ruling dispensation was looking at the Muslims of the country and more particularly of Jammu Kashmir with profound mistrust notwithstanding their supreme sacrifices to defend the nation. Click here to watch video “Our faith in the country was tested in 1947. We […]