Omar Abdullah

Accept PM Modi's challenge to speak without notes, then dare him to talk on rapes: Omar's advice to Rahul

Omar also lashed out at the PDP-BJP alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir over the handling of the brutal Kathua rape case. 

May 02, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

Will government give me option to not share my data, asks Omar Abdullah

Targeting Alphons, Omar Abdullah said that the difference is that people go for US visa voluntarily and also have the option to not apply for the visa.

Mar 25, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

Would be better if man who was tied to Army jeep was stone pelter: Omar Abdullah hits out at J&K government

Omar claimed that the Jammu and Kashmir government did not even give compensation to the man.

Feb 02, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Watch: Kashmiri man attempts life-threatening rail stunt, Twitter calls it stupidity

In a video that has gone viral on social media, a Kashmiri man can be seen lying down on the rail track to let a speeding train pass over him. The man can be seen celebrating after completing the death-defying stunt.

Jan 24, 2018, 09:04 AM IST

I was blamed for creating one, but they've created many Burhan Wanis: Omar Abdullah

Omar also questioned the government about the role of Dineshwar Sharma who has been appointed as the Centre's representative in Kashmir.

Jan 09, 2018, 17:18 PM IST

News at a glance: December 14, 2017

Dec 14, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Omar Abdullah trolls 'friend' Shashi Tharoor over 'impressive' English

One tweet at a time. Yet again, Shashi Tharoor sends social media into a tizzy. 

Dec 14, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

Omar Abdullah questions PM Narendra Modi for 'breaching' security protocols

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew in a single-engine seaplane and later was seen standing on the side-step of his moving armoured vehicle as he waved to supporters.

Dec 12, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: EC must address queries related to working of EVMs: Omar

"I've been extremely sceptical of EVM related conspiracy theories but I'm beginning to question my unwavering faith in the machines & their infallibility," Abdullah wrote in a Twitter post.

Dec 09, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

HC tells Omar Abdullah to settle marital dispute in family court

The court passed this observation while disposing of petition filed by Omar Abdullah regarding his marital dispute.

Dec 01, 2017, 21:58 PM IST

Omar Abdullah challenges estranged wife's plea for maintenance, Delhi HC seeks Payal's reply

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of Payal Abdullah, estranged wife of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on his plea challenging maintenance proceedings in a family court.

Nov 16, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

Omar tweets ‘heading to smogistan’, gets trolled with reference to ‘stonistan’

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday got trolled himself in his attempt to troll the national capital over the recent

Nov 08, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Dineshwar Sharma meets Omar Abdullah, discuss prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that he met special representative for Jammu and Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma and discussed the situation in the valley.

Nov 08, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

BJP MLA Sangeet Som says traitor built Taj Mahal, gets trolled on Twitter

The BJP leader called Taj Mahal a blot on Indian culture and heritage, and added that it was built by a traitor. Twitter was unimpressed.

Oct 16, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Adnan Sami, Omar Abdullah lock horns on Twitter over 'houseful' Srinagar concert

Adnan performed for free at the concert, jointly organized by the Union Home Ministry and the Jammu and Kashmir government, and held at the lawns of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of the Dal Lake.

Oct 08, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Omar‏ questions govt's stand on Rohingyas, says threat angle post-2014 development

He maintained that government's assertation of a grave national security threat to the country due to their presence is only a “post-2014 development".

Sep 18, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

National Conference delegation calls on Rajnath Singh, raises issue of Article 35A

Meanwhile, party representatives in the delegation from Leh and Kargil, Phuntsog Wangdan Shunu and Aga Syed Abbas Rizvi respectively, highlighted pressing issues in Leh and Kargil.

Sep 10, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

J&K: Omar Abdullah reminds Rajnath Singh of PM Modi's I-Day promise

 Ahead of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's rally in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNF) leader Omar Abdullah reminded the former of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech and said that the state expects it to be "acted on."

Sep 09, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Want to save Article 35-A as a private party: Omar Abdullah

Ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing of a petition seeking the abrogation of Article 35-A, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah expressed his desire to fight the "conspiracy" as a private political party.

Aug 28, 2017, 08:16 AM IST

Omar Abdullah eyeing power via Article 35 (A), says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is trying to politicize Article 35 (A) issue to come to power.

Aug 19, 2017, 07:41 AM IST