Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah for special session of J&K legislature on Article 35A

The former chief minister expressed grave concern over the reported "unsatisfactory response" of the central and state governments in putting up a strong case before the Supreme Court.

Aug 18, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

J&K ex-CM Omar Abdullah's controversial statement on Article 35A

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah urged that this would lead to the end of state subject laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Watch the video to know more.

Aug 14, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Separatists have no right to talk about Article 35A: Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said separatist leaders have no business talking about Article 35A as they do not believe in the Constitution of India.

Aug 14, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Pakistan is not the creator of unrest in Kashmir, says former CM Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that Pakistan fishes in the troubled waters of Jammu and Kashmir but they are not the creators of violent unrest in the Kashmir. 

Jul 30, 2017, 06:39 AM IST

Sonia, Omar, Rahul condemn attack on Amarnath pilgrims

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the attack and said these terrorists were the enemies of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat.

Jul 11, 2017, 00:35 AM IST

SHRC asks J&K govt to compensate man used as 'Human Shield’ with Rs 10 Lakh

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), on Monday, has asked Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP government in Jammu and Kashmir to compensate the man used as a human shield against stone-pelters with Rs 10 lakh.

Jul 10, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

Surgical strikes had nothing to do with Uri terror attack: Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday stoked a controversy saying that the surgical strikes had nothing to do with Uri terror attack.

Jul 01, 2017, 13:01 PM IST

Police officer lynched in Srinagar: Omar Abdullah says killers should burn in hell for their sins

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the brutal killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammed Ayub Pandith.

Jun 23, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Military solutions can't fix political issue: Omar Abdullah

The Centre's decision not to resolve the "political issue" in Kashmir has worsened the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said, stressing that military solutions cannot be used to fix a "political" problem.

Jun 11, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi, Omar Abdullah blame Centre, PDP-BJP govt for current unrest in Kashmir

Congress president Sonia Gandhi today blamed the Centre and the PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir for the current unrest in the border state, accusing them of "colossal failure" and "systematically alienating" the local population in the Valley.

Jun 06, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

DNA: Omar Abdullah calls Army's inquiry in 'human shield' case a farce

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has denounced as "farce" the Army's court of inquiry against Major Leetul Gogoi.

May 25, 2017, 00:47 AM IST

Omar's failure to check stone-pelting in 2010 led to current situation: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Mehbooba Mufti today said the "failure" of the previous Omar Abdullah government to deal with the issue of stone-pelting had led to the unrest last year and the situation in the Valley at present.

Apr 14, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

PDP leader's demand to defer Anantnag by-poll indictment of Mehbooba govt: NC leader Omar Abdullah

Latching onto the PDP candidate's demand for postponement of Anantnag by-poll in view of violence, NC leader Omar Abdullah today said it was an "indictment" of the government headed by his sister.

Apr 10, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

PDP leader's demand to defer Anantnag by-poll indictment of Mehbooba govt: Omar Abdullah

Latching onto the PDP candidate's demand for postponement of Anantnag by-poll in view of violence, NC leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said it was an "indictment" of the government headed by his sister.

 

Apr 10, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

Violence mars Srinagar Lok Sabha bypolls, six killed, several injured

Violence marred polling in the Srinagar Lok Sabha bye-elections on Sunday as six people were killed and several injured.

Apr 09, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti failed to present clear picture of Kashmir before PM Modi: Omar Abdullah

Opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s remark urging Kashmiri youth to choose between "tourism and terrorism", National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti saying she failed to present a clear picture of the Valley before the former.

Apr 08, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Government failed to provide right atmosphere for LS bypolls: Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday alleged that the Election Commission and the state government failed to provide a congenial atmosphere for two parliamentary by-polls in the Kashmir Valley.

Mar 30, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

National Conference, Congress to fight Lok Sabha by-elections jointly

The National Conference and the Congress announced on Wednesday they will fight the by-elections to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir as allies.

Mar 15, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

PDP has not learnt lessons from pellet guns: Omar

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah today said the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has not learnt any lessons from the "devastating effect" of pellet guns during last year's unrest in the Valley.

Mar 03, 2017, 22:45 PM IST