Peoples Democratic Party

Mehbooba Mufti claims she's been placed under house arrest, says ‘GOI wants to…’

"GOI wants to push the plight of Kashmiri Pandits under the rug because its their callous policies that've led to unfortunate targeted killings of those who chose not to flee. Projecting us mainstream as their enemy is why Ive been placed under house arrest today," Mufti wrote on Twitter.

Aug 21, 2022, 13:56 PM IST

'Congress joining BJP's propaganda...', Mehbooba Mufti's EXPLOSIVE remark stirs BIG controversy

“Sad that Congress is unable to rise above party interests because AAP is a formidable opponent. Having been a victim themselves of ED onslaught yet they are joining BJPs propaganda. At a time when agencies are being weaponised, the Opposition should’ve rallied together," Mufti said.

Aug 21, 2022, 08:01 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti lashes out at Centre, says Jammu and Kashmir has become ‘experimental laboratory for BJP’

“Voting rights to non-locals is BJP conspiracy to win elections. Every blood drop that drops in Kashmir is cashed by them in country. They want to make BJP nation not Hindu nation,” Mufti said. 

Aug 18, 2022, 14:40 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti lauds Pakistan's judiciary in comparison to India, cites lynching cases

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti praised Pakistan's judiciary for convicting accused in a lynching case and criticized the Indian judiciary's handling of lynching cases as reported by PTI.

May 25, 2022, 19:13 PM IST

BJP trying to damage Jammu and Kashmir’s economy: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti alleged that for the last three years, the ruling BJP has created a “terrible atmosphere” in Jammu and Kashmir as employees are being fired from their jobs. 

Apr 09, 2022, 22:26 PM IST

'No alternative other than dialogue with Pakistan for resolving Kashmir issue': Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "There is no alternative to dialogue with Pakistan for resolving all issues including the political issue of Kashmir.” 

Feb 13, 2022, 19:37 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti re-elected PDP president

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was formed in 1998 by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as a regional alternative to the National Conference. The party grew from strength to strength during the last two decades with many political stalwarts joining it. Several technocrats and bureaucrats, after retiring from service, also joined the PDP over the years.

Feb 22, 2021, 20:49 PM IST

Fight me politically, if you don't have courage then...: Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti challenges BJP

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party asking the party to fight her politically.

Dec 23, 2020, 22:40 PM IST

Killing of PDP leader’s PSO attempt to disrupt ongoing election process in Jammu and Kashmir, says DGP Dilbagh Singh

The killing of the PSO of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader is an attempt to disrupt the election process in Jammu and Kashmir, said J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh.

Dec 15, 2020, 03:28 AM IST

Why can't Centre hold talks with Pakistan if they can with China: Mehboob Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti hit out at Centre and asked, "Is it that Pakistan is a Muslim country, that is why they don't talk to them?"

Nov 29, 2020, 16:55 PM IST

Huge setback for former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti as 3 senior PDP leaders quit party

Three founding leaders of the PDP resigned after Mehbooba Mufti's remark on the tricolour.

Nov 26, 2020, 17:12 PM IST

Abrogation of Article 370 unacceptable, will fight against it: PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said "illegal and unconstitutional" disempowerment was perpetrated on the people of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year when the Centre abrogated Article 370, asserting that the changes were unacceptable and would be fought against in unison.

Oct 23, 2020, 01:26 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti released after being detained since August 2019

Mehbooba Mufti was in detention for over a year, since the eve of Centre scrapping Article 370.

Oct 13, 2020, 21:55 PM IST

PSA against ex-J&K CMs unfortunate, says PDP leader Altaf Bukhari

Bukhari said putting mainstream leaders and workers behind bars in and outside Jammu and Kashmir does not serve any purpose, rather puts a question mark on the country's democratic set-up.

Feb 08, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

Senior PDP leader Khalil Bandh joins National Conference party

Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former minister, Muhammad Khalil Bandh on Sunday joined the regional National Conference (NC).

Jul 21, 2019, 16:08 PM IST

Terrorists shoot down PDP worker in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

A police case has been registered and a hunt has been launched to nab the assailants.

May 19, 2019, 22:37 PM IST

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti asks Centre to stop crackdowns, search operations in Jammu and Kashmir during Ramadan

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday asked the Centre to pause crackdowns and search operations in the state during the ensuing Ramadan, when Muslims fast and pray for a month.

May 04, 2019, 17:35 PM IST

PDP supporters thrash NC polling agent at Bijbehara polling station in J&K's Anantnag

The PDP supporters alleged that bogus voting was taking place at the polling booth. 

Apr 23, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

Stones pelted on Mehbooba Mufti's cavalcade in Kashmir, PDF chief escapes unhurt

Mehbooba Mufti was returning after paying obeisance at a dargah in Khiram village when some people pelted stones on her cavalcade.

Apr 15, 2019, 13:30 PM IST

If voted to power, will lift ban on Jamaat-e-Islami: Mehbooba Mufti

Assuring that her party would correct the 'wrongs' done by BJP, Mufti said that measures that are inclusive, rather than those which alienate people, must be adopted.

Mar 27, 2019, 07:43 AM IST