NC links Ruhullah’s exit with BJP, claims it ‘Op Lotus’

Srinagar, Nov 04: A day after Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his exit from the National Conference, the party on Wednesday launched a scathing counterattack, with MLA Salman Ali Sagar claiming that BJP has succeeded in its “Operation Lotus” by pushing the Srinagar MP out of the party. Questioning Ruhullah’s decision to walk away instead … Read more

Three former BDC chairmen resign from BJP in Reasi

Three former BDC chairmen resign from BJP in Reasi

Jammu Tawi, Nov 2 : Three former Block Development Council (BDC) chairmen associated with the BJP in Reasi district have jointly tendered their resignations from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect, a party leader said on Monday. Chander Mohan Singh (Block Panthal), Sham Lal Bhagat (Block Katra) and Ashok Thakur (Block Bhomag) … Read more

BJP celebrates 79th anniversary of J&K’s accession to India

BJP celebrates 79th anniversary of J&K’s accession to India

Protests over Kharge’s remarks on PM’s father Jammu Tawi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to the Union of India. The BJP leaders and workers assembled at the party office here and distributed sweets to celebrate the decision taken by Maharaja Hari Singh to accede … Read more

BJP Stages Strong Protest Against NC Govt in Jammu, Jugal Kishore Targets Assembly Resolutions

BJP Stages Strong Protest Against NC Govt in Jammu, Jugal Kishore Targets Assembly Resolutions

Gurmeet Kaur JAMMU TAWI, SEPTEMBER 30: The Bharatiya Janata Party staged a major protest in Jammu on Wednesday against the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, with BJP MP Jugal Kishore Sharma leading the political attack against the government. A large number of BJP leaders and workers took to the streets, raising slogans against … Read more

BJP stages walkout over statehood resolution

Unconstitutional resolution has been allowed: LoP Sharma Srinagar, Sep 29: The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproarious scenes as BJP legislators protested against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather over the Statehood resolution before staging a walkout from the House. As soon as Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma sought the removal of the Speaker, he alleged that … Read more

Ruckus In J&K Assembly Over Statehood Resolution; BJP MLAs Walk Out

Ruckus In J&K Assembly Over Statehood Resolution; BJP MLAs Walk Out

Srinagar, Sep 29: Ruckus erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday over the resolution seeking restoration of full statehood, with BJP MLAs staging a walkout after Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma questioned Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s decision to allow the resolution in the House. Sharma said the BJP had moved a motion … Read more

Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well

BJP, Congress MLAs marshalled out; Speaker warns protesting members of strict action Srinagar, Sep 28: The Legislative Assembly witnessed high drama on Monday as BJP legislators staged a mock Assembly session from the Well of the House, while the ongoing uproar led to the marshalling out of BJP and Congress members during the debate on … Read more

J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid Protests By BJP

J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid Protests By BJP

Srinagar, Sep 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution seeking urgent restoration of full statehood, amid a walkout by the opposition BJP.Jammu Kashmir News The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday last week. However, it was deferred as several members wanted to speak over the issue. … Read more

Ruckus In J&K Assembly As BJP MLAs Conduct Mock Proceedings, Tear Business Papers

Ruckus In J&K Assembly As BJP MLAs Conduct Mock Proceedings, Tear Business Papers

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Monday as BJP members protesting a resolution seeking urgent restoration of statehood entered the well of the House, tore business papers and conducted mock proceedings. The disruption came after the opposition party moved a motion seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for … Read more

J&K Govt Approves Six Free LPG Cylinders For AAY Families; BJP Raises ‘12-Cylinder’ Promise

J&K Govt Approves Six Free LPG Cylinders For AAY Families; BJP Raises ‘12-Cylinder’ Promise

SRINAGAR, Sept 24: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday approved a scheme providing six free LPG cylinders to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families in the Union Territory, with the announcement triggering protests from the Opposition BJP over its claim that the ruling party had promised 12 free cylinders. Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer … Read more