Kashmir: Separatist Hurriyat Calls For Complete Shut Down Over Land Laws
Major parts of North Kashmir, including Sopore, Baramulla, Kupwara, Handwara, Bandipore and others observed a shutdown on October 31.The shutdown was called by separatist conglomerate Hurriyat Conference' over the new land laws. The daily life was disrupted due to businesses shutting down, minimal public transport, and fewer employees were seen in government offices. Parts of South Kashmir, including Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, and… read-more
Tags: kashmir, Land Laws Kashmir, Hurriyat, Shutdown
Courtesy: The Indian Express
J&K Parties Call Centre's Attempt To Alter Land Laws As "Unconstitutional"
After the alterations in land laws of Jammu and Kashmir, all major political parties of the Union Territory have come together against it, labeling it as "unconstitutional". To oppose the changes, political parties of the region, except BJP, have formed the 'People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration', with Farooq Abdullah as the head of the alliance. Meanwhile, Congress said that the move was "another betrayal of BJP with people of J&K".… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, BJP, Land Laws Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti
Courtesy: The Indian Express