Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah placed the burden of creating that environment squarely on Pakistan.
New Delhi, Dec 7 A day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc is currently "on life support", several other constitue..
The admissions given to 42 students from a particular community in the first batch for the 2025-26 academic year have sparked controversy.
A major political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after right-wing Hindu organisations demanded the cancellation of admissions granted to 42 meritorious Muslim students in the MBBS programme at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Katra.
The chief minister said that those authorising such measures should introspect
On Friday, the ruling NC won three seats, while the BJP managed one in the first Rajya Sabha elections held in Jammu and Kashmir after it became a Union territory in 2019.
There was a possibility that by including the BJP in the government, we could get a gift. They would have granted statehood to us sooner, says J&K CM.
Abdullah said had he included the BJP in the government, the statehood might have been restored sooner.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the flood-affected villages in Reasi district, Abdullah said the Lieutenant Governor-led Ladakh administration should see why it failed in the first place to take necessary measures to maintain peace.
During his interaction with the business leaders, Abdullah, while talking about the perception-versus-reality gap about peace and security in the region, said J-K today is calm, peaceful, and open for business.
Omar Abdullah condemned Andrabi’s response, saying that the board 'played with the sentiments of the people' and is now using threats
Abdullah clarified that he has not been in touch with any political leaders in New Delhi and described his remarks as a 'gut feeling' about what might unfold during the Parliament session on August 5.
The unelected government tried to block my way forcing me to walk from Nawhatta chowk. They blocked the gate to Naqshband Sb shrine forcing me to scale a wall, says Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister.
On July 10 in Kolkata, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that strengthening the I.N.D.I.A bloc is not his or West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's responsibility. Instead, he said this duty lies with the largest partner in the alliance. Expressing disappointment, he noted that the bloc hasn’t held a meeting since the one at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence after the elections. On the issue of electoral roll revision, Omar reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Election Commission to proceed with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir. He said the matter was with the court and now the consequences of the ruling should be observed. He advised those who had moved the court to explore other legal avenues if needed. Emphasizing democratic values, Omar reaffirmed his belief that elections must be held and that the public should have the right to choose their government.
Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting in Jammu to review the delivery of essential services and supplies, and the steps taken by the administration during the current summer season in the Jammu division.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, Abdullah said: "It was not just a routine administrative exercise, but a clear message—we are not intimidated by cowardly acts of terror. The enemies of peace will never dictate our resolve. Jammu & Kashmir stands firm, strong, and unafraid."
Omar Abdullah hit back at Mufti for opposing the reinstatement of the Tulbul Navigation Project, accusing her of ignoring how the Indus Waters Treaty has historically betrayed J&K’s interests.
The chief minister had convened the meeting with key tourism stakeholders to find a way forward for the tourism sector in Kashmir which has been affected badly following the Pahalgam terror attack which killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
While lieutenant governor Sinha went to Uri, chief minister Abdullah drove down to Jammu from Srinagar to assess the damage and reach out to the residents who have borne the brunt of cross-border shelling.
The Chief Minister said that Shah, a pony ride operator, tried to stop the attack in a bid to shield the tourist he was with and was targetted when he tried to snatch a gun.
On the opposition's charge that the ruling party scuttled the discussion on Waqf Amendment Act, he said the adjournment motion could not have been admitted as the bill was passed by Parliament.
Omar Abdullah’s tenure as Jammu & Kashmir’s CM has seen limited progress, with key issues like statehood restoration, liquor bans, and reservation policies unresolved. His leadership is increasingly questioned amid growing frustration over the region’s diminished autonomy
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday questioned the "silence" of the NC government over the decision, saying the people had expectations from the elected government that it would safeguard them, "but quite the opposite is happening".
Kashmir's chief priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday said obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated.