




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.
President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on October 13, paving the way for Omar Abdullah to lead the new government. The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent elections, and Abdullah is set to be the next chief minister. This marks a significant political development since the abrogation of Article 370 and the 2019 reorganisation of J&K.
In a historic electoral upset in Jammu and Kashmir, former MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former chief minister Omar Abdullah in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency by over 200,000 votes. Despite being jailed under the UAPA, Rashid emerged victorious against prominent opponents, including People's Conference president Sajad Gani Lone. Hear from his son Abrar, who led the campaign, and watch Omar Abdullah and Sajad Gani Lone concede defeat.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah reacts to Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement regarding India-Pakistan relations. Abdullah emphasizes that dialogue shouldn't be dictated by nuclear weapons and highlights the importance of maintaining good relations with all neighbors, including non-nuclear ones like Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. He underscores the need for bilateral leadership to address issues between India and Pakistan, regardless of political changes.
Omar Abdullah, the vice president of the National Conference (NC) and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, alleged that he was placed under house arrest ahead of the Supreme Court verdict in the Article 370 case. He faces a crucial juncture in his political career following the apex court's decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370. This landmark decision has fundamentally altered the political landscape of the region, necessitating a re-evaluation of strategies and priorities for a number of political stakeholders, including Abdullah. So, what does the future hold for him? Let's find out.
Meghalaya Governor's tweet drew a sharp reaction from former J&K CM Omar Abdullah, who said people like Roy want Kashmir but without Kashmiris
Abdullah said there was some disagreement between the NC and UPA on an administrative manner relating to Kashmir.
CNBC-TV18's Beautiful People catches up with the man who has been entrusted with running of one of the most politically sensitive and complex states in India, the CM of J&K, Omar Abdullah.
A weekend report from the Times of India says that Kashmir valley is experiencing its peaceful summer in 20 years. If true, this is a remarkable turnaround after the disturbances that marked the last three summers.