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  J-K: CM Omar Abdullah pushes for statehood, calls UT framework 'worst form of government'

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  Abdullah stressed that a governance model where elected representatives are not fully in charge of administration does not work for a region like Jammu and Kashmir. According to him, the scale and political structure of the UT require complete responsibility to rest with the elected government.

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  CM Abdullah's 'something positive for J-K' post sparks buzz amid Centre's high-level meetings

  India | August 05, 2025 8:00 IST

  The chief minister clarified that he had not been in contact with any leaders in Delhi and was simply sharing his personal instinct about what might unfold during the August 5 session.

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  Pahalgam terror attack: Central govt likely to convene all-party meeting today

  India | April 24, 2025 0:00 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: The security measures have been tightened across Jammu to prevent any potential spillover threats and ensure public safety.

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  Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses law and order issues in Jammu and Kashmir

  India | February 10, 2025 21:24 IST

  During the meeting officials said the Chief Minister briefed Amit Shah about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the two recent incidents.

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  J-K Assembly witnesses ruckus after PDP MLA moves resolution against abrogation of Article 370

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 04, 2024 12:00 IST

  The Pulwama MLA moved the resolution immediately after veteran National Conference (NC) leader and seven-time MLA Abdul Rahim Rather was elected as the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Omar Abdullah: From minister in Vajpayee govt to two-time J-K CM, NC leader's political journey

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 16, 2024 12:27 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 was totally different as it was held after 10 years in a different scenario following the abrogation of Article 370 (Special Status). Omar carried off a major victory proving the power of leadership. NC received a thumping victory by winning 42 seats.

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  Congress will not be part of Omar govt in Jammu and Kashmir, to support from outside: Sources

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 16, 2024 11:10 IST

  In the just concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the NC won 42 out of the 90 seats, while ally Congress won six. Together, the two pre-poll allies hold a majority in the 95-member assembly. Their strength is further bolstered by the support from five Independent MLAs and a lone AAP MLA.

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  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: Omar files nomination from Ganderbal, also to contest from Budgam

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 04, 2024 22:47 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections: Polling to elect 90 members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will be held on September 18, 25, and October 1. The results of the election will be announced on October 8.

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  J-K Assembly Elections 2024: NC chief Farooq Abdullah to contest polls, reveals plan for son Omar

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 17, 2024 0:00 IST

  National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah also urged citizens to prepare for the upcoming panchayat, town area and municipality elections, emphasising the importance of establishing a democratic framework.

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  Lok Sabha Election Results: From Irani to Omar to Adhir Ranjan, biggies who concede defeat | DETAILS

  India | June 05, 2024 7:24 IST

  Lok Sabha election results: The results of general elections came as a shocker for some bigwigs as they suffered defeat, the list includes Union Minister Smriti Irani, NC leader Omar Abdullah and others.

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  Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti urge EC against postponing polls in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 26, 2024 14:14 IST

  National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti have jointly appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to refrain from postponing the polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat.

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  Omar Abdullah came with Rahul Gandhi

  News | January 27, 2023 16:53 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's joint visit to India reached Banihal in Kashmir today. Omar Abdullah also participated in Rahul's visit.

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  ahul Gandhi stopped the yatra in Qazigund, & Congress cited security

  News | January 27, 2023 17:25 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra has been stopped in Jammu and Kashmir. The yatra started from Banihal today but has been stopped only 1 km after the entry in Qazigund. Former CM of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah was also walking with Rahul.

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  'J&K agreed to accession with India where religions... ': Omar Abdullah's take on loudspeaker row

  India | April 27, 2022 23:58 IST

  The ex-CM of Jammu and Kashmir said that Muslims had never objected to loudspeakers in temples or gurudwaras.

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  'Far from truth': Ex- J&K CM Omar Abdullah on 'The Kashmir Files'

  India | March 18, 2022 17:49 IST

  Vice President of the party and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said that if 'The Kashmir Files' was a commercial movie, no one has an issue, but if the film makers claim that it is based on reality, then the facts are the other way round.  

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  Delimitation Commission reaches Jammu on second leg of J&K visit, meets political parties

  India | July 09, 2021 7:00 IST

  The Delimitation Commission arrived here Thursday on the second leg of its four-day Jammu & Kashmir visit and interacted with dozens of political leaders and civil society groups.

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  When J&K parties want statehood 1st govt wants elections: Chidambaram

  India | June 25, 2021 10:19 IST

  Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday slammed the Modi-led government for insisting on elections in Jammu and Kashmir before granting statehood.

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  Results of polls to DDC chairpersons' posts not a surprise: Omar Abdullah

  India | February 07, 2021 13:50 IST

  National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the results of the elections to the posts of chairpersons of District Development Councils (DDC) in Jammu and Kashmir were not a surprise.

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  Day after release, Farooq Abdullah meets son Omar in sub-jail in Srinagar | Photos

  India | March 14, 2020 16:11 IST

  A day after being getting released from 7-month house detention under Public Safety Act (PSA), National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday met his son Omar Abdullah in sub-jail in Srinagar, officials informed on Saturday.

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  I pray for early release of Abdullahs and Mehbooba from detention: Rajnath Singh

  India | February 22, 2020 21:37 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that he is praying for the early release of three former chief ministers of Jammu & Kashmir from their detention and hoping that they will contribute to normalizing situation in Kashmir.