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Mehbooba Mufti warns of grave implications on altering Article 35A, prepares party workers for big fight
India | Jul 28, 2019, 02:06 PM ISTGiving a straight warning to the Central government against the revocation of Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said any tinkering with the constitutional provision would be akin to setting a powder keg on fire. In addition, Mehbooba Mufti has also asked her party workers to be prepared for a big fight for the protection of Article 35A.
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After Ajit Doval's visit, Centre to move 10,000 more troops to Jammu and Kashmir
India | Jul 27, 2019, 03:17 PM ISTThis is reportedly intended to augment an already overwhelming component of these forces in Kashmir. Over 450 companies of CAPFs (40,000 troops) are already deployed for the security of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and other security related duties in the Valley at present.
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Article 35A was by Presidential order, can be struck down
India | Jul 24, 2019, 09:14 AM ISTArticle 35A was incorporated into the Constitution in 1954 by an order of the then President Rajendra Prasad on the advice of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cabinet. The controversial Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order of 1954 followed the 1952 Delhi Agreement entered into between Nehru and the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah, which extended Indian citizenship to the ‘State subjects' of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad reiterates demand to repeal articles 370 and 35-A
India | Jun 30, 2019, 07:57 PM ISTThe right-wing outfit also raised sought early delimitation of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly constituencies, besides an expeditious step for rehabilitation of the migrant Kashmiri pandits in the valley.
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Article 35A inserted by Presidential Order, can be struck down
India | Jun 06, 2019, 08:25 AM ISTIn its election manifesto for the hustings that concluded recently, the BJP laid bare its thought process on the sensitive issue.
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Article 35A inserted by Presidential Order, can be struck down
India | Jun 05, 2019, 11:43 PM ISTEven as the new BJP government explores all options to bring an end to the brutal cage match taking place in Kashmir, with the setting up of a Delimitation Commission as one of the prongs available on the table to correct the regional disparity, it is actively taking a view on the contentious Article 35A which prevents mobility and greater integration with the Union of India.
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Jammu and Kashmir parties make special status key poll issue
India | Apr 07, 2019, 11:53 AM IST"Protecting the special status of Jammu and Kashmir as guaranteed in the Constitution of the country, is one of the main cornerstones of our campaign for these elections," National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah told PTI.
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If articles 370, 35A are temporary, so is J&K's accession to India: Farooq Abdullah
India | Apr 02, 2019, 10:42 PM ISTThe National Conference (NC) chief also backed his son and party vice-president Omar Abdullah's comments on Monday that the NC would seek restoration of terms of accession of the state, including the provision for 'Sadr-e-Riyasat' and prime minister posts.
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Omar Abdullah stands by his 'separate PM for J&K' remark
Apr 02, 2019, 05:39 PM ISTAt an election rally in Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Monday, Abdullah said the NC would not allow any attacks on Jammu and Kashmir's special status and would strive to get back what was "infringed upon", including the coveted posts of "Sadar-e-Riyasat" and prime minister of the state.
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Explained: Why Article 35A becomes talking point whenever Jammu and Kashmir issue is discussed
India | Aug 03, 2019, 06:23 PM ISTArticle 35A, which was added in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, gives special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from outside the state from owning any immovable property in the state. Here's an explainer
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J&K govt seeks SC's nod to seek adjournment of hearing on pleas challenging Article 35A
India | Feb 11, 2019, 08:18 PM ISTThe apex court is scheduled to hear during the week the petitions challenging the Article 35A.
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Not considering any changes to Act governing PRCs in J-K, says Governor Satya Pal Malik
India | Dec 02, 2018, 11:48 PM ISTArticle 35A of the Constitution empowers the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to define 'permanent residents' of the state who are eligible for special rights and privileges, which the legislature can provide.
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India’s mistakes alienated state, my job is to make space for talks, says J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik
India | Oct 04, 2018, 05:14 PM IST"Kashmir is not an occupied territory," Malik told Indian Express in an interview.
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Article 35A row: PDP to boycott panchayat, municipal polls
National | Sep 10, 2018, 07:46 PM ISTThe Supreme Court had on August 31 deferred the hearing on a bunch of petitions challenging Article 35A of the Constitution, as the Centre had urged the court to take up the matter after panchayat elections in the state.
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Article 35A dispute: After National Conference Party, PDP threatens to boycott panchayat, municipal polls
India | Sep 10, 2018, 02:59 PM ISTAddressing reporters after the party meeting, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said they will not contest the polls as the prevailing situation was not favourable.
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'Will boycott 2019 LS polls': Farooq Abdullah threatens Centre over Article 35A, 370
India | Sep 08, 2018, 02:59 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir recently witnessed protests by separatists against any change in Article 35A and Article 370.
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NSA Ajit Doval's remarks evoke sharp reactions from parties in Kashmir
India | Sep 05, 2018, 11:41 PM ISTThe People's Democratic Party (PDP), which was till recently an ally of the Centre's ruling BJP, said those who believe in accession of the state to the Union of India should also have faith in the instrument of accession.
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Having a separate constitution for Jammu and Kashmir was an aberration: NSA Ajit Doval
India | Sep 05, 2018, 03:51 PM ISTHis remarks on Kashmir come at a time the Supreme Court is hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A of the Constitution, which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
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NC to boycott J-K panchayat and local body elections unless Centre clarifies stand on Article 35A: Farooq Abdullah
Elections | Sep 05, 2018, 11:42 PM ISTWhile the urban local body polls are slated for the first week of October, the Panchayat elections are scheduled to be held in November-December this year.
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'New Delhi made many mistakes on Kashmir', alleges former J-K CM Farooq Abdullah
India | Sep 02, 2018, 09:34 AM ISTWithout taking specific names, Abdullah said there were certain powers who do not want peace in the valley as their "livelihood flourishes on violence".