In a strong and direct message on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that he is ready to step aside if that's what it takes to restore full statehood to the Union Territory.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said, "I am thankful to the Almighty if there is indeed a ceasefire, it is good. Innocent people were being killed...Nobody has surrendered before anyone, neither Iran nor America. But out of human
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday welcomed the arrests, stating that the mastermind behind the gruesome attack of April 12.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed disappointment over the silence of Muslim countries on the US strikes.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday cautioned that his party may be left with no choice but to approach the Supreme Court if the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir continues to be delayed.
He said that over 1,300 Kashmiri students have been pursuing education in Iran and are now living in "great fear for their lives", while their families in Jammu and Kashmir remain in deep anguish.
After returning from Srinagar, NC Chief said, "I had a wonderful journey. Tourists are coming. This train is a great blessing. It will increase our tourism and business... Now our people can travel to any part of the country. It's a big dream that I have seen being fulfilled in my life. We m
A day after Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah paid obeisance at the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, the former JK Chief Minister said that he had a 'good darshan' and prayed for prosperity and brotherhood in the region.
"This is the biggest gift to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the entire country... I had tears in my eyes when I crossed the Chenab Bridge. Finally, the day has come when we can travel to the country from Kashmir by train. I want to congratulate all the workers and engineers who built this
The National Conference chief said, "I am very happy that I am travelling on this train to Katra. This is a huge blessing for us and is going to benefit tourists a lot. It is difficult to travel by road, and prices for air travel are extremely high. This train is going to benefit us a lot."