National Conference

NC chief Farooq Abdullah in BIG trouble, ED files supplementary chargesheet in J&KCA Fund scam

The case against Farooq Abdullah and others relates to the siphoning-off of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) funds by way of transfer to various personal bank accounts of unrelated parties including those of office bearers of JKCA and by way of unexplained cash withdrawals from JKCA bank accounts.

Jul 26, 2022, 16:49 PM IST

'Terrorism won't end in J&K till.. ': NC leader Farooq Abdullah's advice to Centre

Abdullah, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, condemned the killing of the assistant sub-inspector of police Mushtaq Ahmad in the Lal Bazar area of the city.

Jul 13, 2022, 15:56 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah reacts to Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign: 'Keep it in your house'

The veteran NC leader said that it (the Tiranga) should be kept in one’s house. "Keep it (the Tiranga) in your house," said Abdullah, when asked about the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign, reported ANI.

Jul 07, 2022, 08:18 AM IST

Centre’s ostrich approach will push Kashmir to a point of no return: Farooq Abdullah

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah said, "While our brothers and sisters are being targeted under daylight, the government has its head in the sand. This ostrich approach will push the situation to a point of no return." 

Jun 02, 2022, 23:07 PM IST

‘People feeling scared in their homes, situation has turned worse in Kashmir’: Omar Abdullah attacks Centre

Omar Abdullah, who visited the residence of TV artiste Amreen Bhat, who was recently killed, said, "terrorists are striking anywhere they wish to and the government is unable to stop them”.

May 27, 2022, 23:55 PM IST

Security situation in Jammu and Kashmir getting worse day by day: Omar Abdullah.

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of Jammu Kashmir National Conference questioned the the claims of central government that there is normal situation in Kashmir. 

May 20, 2022, 22:59 PM IST

Nobody can change ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh: Farooq Abdullah on delimitation exercise

Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that nobody can change the ground situation in Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh. 

May 08, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

‘Artificial normalcy prevailing in Kashmir’: Omar Abdullah slams govt for disallowing ‘Shab-e-Qadr', ‘Jumat-ul-Vida' prayers at Jamia Masjid

Omar Abdullah asked, “On one hand, the government claims the situation was normal, why Jumat-Ul-Vida and Shab-e-Qadr prayers have been disallowed at the historic Jamia Masjid.” 

Apr 29, 2022, 23:20 PM IST

Omar Abdullah hits out at Centre, says ‘only Muslims are being targeted in this country’

Omar Abdullah said this in response to the hijab order by a school in Baramulla. The NC leader said like Karnataka, now these people (referring to BJP) want to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir for political gains.

Apr 28, 2022, 15:18 PM IST

ED questions NC leader Omar Abdullah in J&K Bank case, party says it’s ‘vicious vilification’

The ED officials said Omar Abdullah arrived at the probe agency's headquarters this morning where his statement is being recorded in connection with the purchase of a building by the J&K Bank about 12 years ago.

Apr 07, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah demands judicial probe in Hyderpora encounter, calls SIT report a ‘cover-up’

Farooq Abdullah alleged, “Police report is false, police have done this to save themselves. There is no doubt that police have killed them and I think there should be a judicial inquiry into that.” 

Dec 30, 2021, 21:45 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah hints at fighting elections in J-K together with PAGD allies to defeat communal forces

The PAGD is a five-party alliance comprising the National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), CPI(M), Awami National Conference and the Peoples Movement. 

Dec 26, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

Unacceptable: Jammu and Kashmir political parties reject Delimitation Commission proposal

Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, “My apprehensions about the Delimitation Commission weren’t misplaced. They want to pitch people against each other by ignoring the population census & proposing 6 seats for one region & only one for Kashmir."

Dec 20, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

Delimitation Commission suggests six Assembly seats for Jammu, one for Kashmir

Delimitation Commission in a meeting with its five associate members on Monday (December 20) also proposed nine seats for STs and seven for SCs in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Dec 20, 2021, 15:27 PM IST

Sajad Lone questions NC’s ‘U-turn’ on Delimitation exercise, says it must explain reason for ‘change of heart’

Sajad Lone questioned the National Conference leadership to explain their U-turn on participation in the delimitation exercise. He asked, “If participating in the meeting was an endorsement of abrogation of Article 370 in May then how is it not an endorsement in December.”

Dec 19, 2021, 20:23 PM IST

Delimitation acceptable only if done on 2011 Census basis: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said BJP plans to introduce a bill in support of abrogation of Article 370 in the J&K assembly as the Centre was afraid of hearing on the matter in the apex court. 

Dec 16, 2021, 21:54 PM IST

National Conference will continue to work towards safe, honourable return of Kashmiri Pandits: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah apologised to the Kashmiri Pandit community for failing to safeguard them in the 1990s when the exodus took place.

Dec 11, 2021, 22:20 PM IST

NC passes resolution for restoration of Article 370, statehood of Jammu and Kashmir

Besides Article 370, 35A and statehood, the party called for effective measures to curb inflation and rising prices, to provide jobs to unemployed, to repeal the decision regarding Durbar move and to provide respite to the farmers.

Dec 07, 2021, 22:34 PM IST

Militancy rising in Kashmir, youth ready to take up arms: Omar Abdullah

Addressing a public meeting in Doda, Omar Abdullah said, "Militancy is increasing again in the areas from where it was wiped out during our rule. Even in Srinagar, people are feeling unsafe. These militants have not come from outside, but they are the youths of Kashmir who are ready to take up arms due to anger and other reasons."

Nov 28, 2021, 23:54 PM IST

Will fight till my last breath for restoration of J&K's special status: Omar Abdullah

"We are not fighting for ourselves and our homes but our fight is for you (people of Jammu and Kashmir) and safeguarding your interests. Our fight is for the restoration of our rights which were snatched from us on August 5, 2019 and we will keep fighting till our last breath," said Omar Abdullah in a public rally in the Gool area.

Nov 27, 2021, 21:01 PM IST