Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the state assembly on Wednesday evening after rival claims to form government from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone, who is backed by the BJP. Ms Mufti said her Peoples’ Democratic Party has the support of arch-rival Omar Abdullah’s National Conference and … Read more
BJP on Tuesday pulled out of the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the governor’s rule in the troubled state. Here are six reasons why BJP pulled the plug in the state: 1. Both PDP and BJP were looking for an exit to shore up credentials among respective constituencies. BJP moved pre-emptively to … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday decided to implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for its employees. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting in Jammu chaired by the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The Information Department said that government employees will receive the current month’s salary as per the revised rates. “All necessary notifications … Read more
As is their wont, politicians in Jammu & Kashmir routinely make bizarre and controversial statements. They at times eat their words but mostly stand their ground. 2017 was no different. There were numerous occasions through the year when leaders across the political spectrum threw caution to the wind and shot their mouth off.
Here’s video of statements made by Jammu & Kashmir politicians that whipped up much controversy:
Prime Minister,Narendra Modi celebrating the Diwali with the jawans of the Indian Army and BSF, in the Gurez Valley, near the Line of Control, in Kashmir. Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti visited the children’s and destitute home at R S Pura and extended Diwali greetings to the children and wished them happy and prosperous times ahead.