Peoples Democratic Party

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti arrives in Delhi; visit ups hopes of renewed parleys with BJP

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti`s decision to visit New Delhi on Monday fueled hopes in Jammu and Kashmir that channels of communication with the BJP have been once again opened.

Mar 21, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

J&K govt formation: Will never accept new conditions by PDP, says BJP

 BJP on Saturday said it was in touch with several PDP legislators who were in favour of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, but added it will "never" accept new conditions for alliance put forth by Mehbooba Mufti.

Mar 20, 2016, 17:51 PM IST

Hopes of government formation revive in Jammu and Kashmir

The state has been under President's Rule since the demise of then PDP president and Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on January 7 this year.

Mar 16, 2016, 09:59 AM IST

Omar questions delay in govt formation in J&K

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday questioned the delay on part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 03, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

BJP sets deadline for PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti as J&K logjam over govt formation continues

BJP has asked the PDP chief that to take its final call on government formation in J&K they have time not beyond the Parliament Session.

Feb 08, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba Mufti hints not averse to ending alliance with BJP

Mehbooba indicated today that she could end the alliance with the BJP if the Central government fails to announce “confidence-building measures”.

Feb 05, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

J&K Governor issues ultimatum to BJP, PDP, asks them to clear stand on govt formation by tomorrow

In view of the persisting deadlock over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir following the demise of former chief minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed, the state's Governor on Monday asked BJP and PDP - the alliance partners - to clarify their stand on the issue by Tuesday.

Feb 01, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

J&K deadlock: Mehbooba Mufti calls legislature party meet

PDP)chief Mehbooba Mufti has called a legislature party meeting on Monday to discuss the issue of government formation.

Feb 01, 2016, 09:52 AM IST

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti meets top partymen, no decision on govt formation

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 government formation and alliance with BJP in the state. No decision was taken in this regard during the her meeting with top party leaders on Sunday. 

Jan 31, 2016, 14:31 PM 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

J&K govt formation: PDP hints alliance with BJP on, Mehbooba Mufti to take final call

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) core group authorised party president Mehbooba Mufti to take a call on government formation with BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Jan 17, 2016, 19:04 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

Mehbooba Mufti rejects BJP's demand of 'rotational chief ministership' in Jammu and Kashmir?

Days after the demise of Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, it seems that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alliance has come under a serious strain.

Jan 10, 2016, 21:57 PM 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

Mamata Banerjee condoles Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's death

Sayeed died this morning at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was admitted for the past 15 days.

Jan 07, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Mufti Muhammad Sayeed ​favoured talks to resolve Kashmir problem: Advani

Senior BJP leader LK Advani on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed always favoured unconditional talks to resolve the Kashmir problem.

Jan 07, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

'Healing touch' leader Mufti Sayeed would be missed: PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister said Mufti's demise leaves a "huge void in the nation and in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives".

Jan 07, 2016, 10:10 AM IST

Omar Abdullah condoles Mufti Sayeed's demise

Sayeed was admitted in a private ward in AIIMS on December 24 after he complained of fever and chest pain.

Jan 07, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed - a suave politician

In a political career spanning nearly six decades, Sayeed emerged as a rival power centre to the mighty Abdullahs.

Jan 07, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (1936-2016): 10 facts from his life

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, 79, breathed his last at 7.15 am and died due to multiple organ failure.

Jan 07, 2016, 09:38 AM IST