Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Formation of Govt important to take forward Mufti ji's agenda: Farooq Abdullah

 With the government formation in Jammu and Kashmir hanging fire since the demise of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed , National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said Mufti ji formed a government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), because they had an agenda, and to take that ahead it`s important that a government is formed.

Jan 31, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Amid speculations about midterm polls in J&K, Mehbooba Mufti calls meeting with her top partymen

Almost three weeks after demise of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed , PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti is yet to decide over the alliance with BJP in the state. Mufti has called a meeting of her senior partymen to discuss the government formation scenario in the state. 

Jan 31, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

'Mehbooba Mufti unlikely to take over in Kashmir in current situation'

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is unlikely to stake claim to power in Jammu and Kashmir in absence of concrete assurances from the BJP on the agenda of alliance between the two parties and her misgivings over their relationship, party sources said on Friday. "It is not the question of whether she gets sworn in as the new chief minister of the state or not. 

Jan 29, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

PDP delaying govt formation as it is afraid of facing people: Omar

Taking a swipe at PDP, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said it was delaying government formation as it was scared of facing the electorate again due to its "failure" in governance during the 10-month rule.

Jan 27, 2016, 23:44 PM IST

J&K govt formation: PDP leader says party wants 'assurances' from Centre on 'Agenda of Alliance'

While PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is keeping a studied silence on government formation, a senior party leader on Tuesday said they were looking for "concrete assurances" from the Centre on the issues listed in the Agenda of Alliance.

Jan 19, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba Mufti calls meeting of party leadership Sunday

The first signs of efforts to end the nine-day impasse on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir emerged today with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti calling a meeting of her party's "extended core group" here tomorrow, expectedly to discuss the future course of action and ties with ally BJP.

Jan 16, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's Budget Session cancelled

The Budget Session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to start on January 18, has been cancelled after the state was brought under Governor's Rule due to delay in formation of a new government following the death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

PDP ends suspense, says alliance with BJP will continue in Jammu and Kashmir

PDP said on Tuesday that the alliance with BJP will stand.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

'Rotational chief ministership' holds up govt formation in J&K?

At present, President's Rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir in the absence of a chief minister.

Jan 12, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Omar Abdullah rules out unilateral support to PDP in J&K govt formation

As suspense mounted over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah tonight ruled out the party's unilateral support to PDP from outside in any new dispensation with Congress backing.

Jan 12, 2016, 00:16 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir govt formation: No objection to Mehbooba Mufti becoming CM, hints BJP

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday hinted that the party has no objection to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti becoming chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 11, 2016, 21:37 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti yet to convene PDP Legislature Party meet

The visit of senior Congress leaders including AICC president Sonia Gandhi to Mehbooba's residence yesterday had fueled speculation.

Jan 11, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti as J&K CM? Subramanian Swamy says not necessarily

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday shared his views on the current crisis in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 11, 2016, 15:25 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti delays swearing-in; reluctant to join J&K government?

Two days after the demise of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Governor’s rule was imposed in the state with effect from Saturday.

Jan 10, 2016, 15:44 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir comes under Governor's rule; Sonia Gandhi to meet Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday

"Governor's rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir," a Home Ministry spokesperson said in Delhi.

Jan 09, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's demise: Sonia Gandhi likely to visit Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir on Sunday

"Sonia ji is scheduled to visit Srinagar tomorrow (Sunday) to offer condolence to Mehbooba ji," said Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Ghulam Ahmad Mir.

Jan 09, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

PDP, BJP say no differences but no hurry to form Jammu and Kashmir govt either

New government in Jammu and Kashmir is to be formed in the wake of death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Jan 09, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Who posted Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's funeral pics with emojis? You'll be shocked

Thousands had attended the burial of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who died in Delhi.

Jan 09, 2016, 09:25 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti set to be next CM of J&K - Know more about Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's daughter

Mehbooba Mufti is set to become the 13th and the first woman chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 08, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies at 79, thousands attend burial; PDP wants Mehbooba to be next J&K CM

Thousands on Thursday evening attended the burial of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who died in New Delhi. 

Jan 07, 2016, 23:31 PM IST