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Mehbooba Mufti Criticises ECI's Decision Of Allowing Outsiders As Voters In J&K
In Jammu & Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti expressed displeasure over the Election Commission Of India's decision to add 25 lakh voters, including that outside of union territory. On August 18, Mufti said, the decision is the "last nail on the coffin of democracy". Notably, after the abrogation of Article 370, this is the first election being held in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Elections, Article 370
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PDP Condemns Handwara Worshippers Firing Incident: J&K
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) strongly condemned the incident of army personnel open fire at two worshippers in J&K's Handwara area. "Security forces barging into religious places, and shooting civilians is the level of unaccountability pervasive in J&K," said a PDP spokesperson. As per sources, in Kupwara district's Handwara area, an altercation broke out between security forces and worships coming out of a mosque, when two… read-more
Tags: J&K, Handwara, Kupwara, Mosque, PDP
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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ED Warrants PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti In Money Laundering Case
For a money laundering case investigation, the Enforcement Directorate has summoned PDP chief and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Reportedly, Mehbooba has been asked to appear in the ED headquarters in Delhi on March 15 for enquiry. Moreover, the agency has filed the case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Earlier in 2020, the leader was released after being detained for more than a year.
Tags: Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Jammu and Kashmir, Enforcement Directorate
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti Urges Centre To Push For Dialogue With Pak
Following the death of three policemen in Jammu and Kashmir, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on February 20 urged the Centre to initiate a dialogue with Pakistan. Additionally, Mufti entreated the ruling BJP government to involve the locals to counter violence in the union territory. Earlier on February 19, two policemen lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Kashmir's Baghat area, while another policeman… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Centre, BJP, Terrorist attack
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PDP Leader's Personal Security Officer Dies As Terrorists Open Fire
Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Pervez Ahmed's residence had been attacked by unknown terrorists on December 14. Pervez's personal security officer Manzoor Ahmad had succumbed to injuries while he was near the gate of the residence. The Kashmir police had informed that the investigation is underway while the Natipora area has been cordoned off. However, the PDP leader escaped from the attacks and is safe.
Tags: PDP, kashmir, Terrorists, Martyred
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Mehbooba Mufti Accuses BJP Of Branding "Muslims As Pakistanis"
Former CM of J&K and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on November 29 accused BJP of labelling "Muslims as Pakistanis" and "Sardars as Khalistani". She made the remarks while saying that the BJP was suppressing dissent and democracy. Commenting on the J&K elections, Mufti said, conducting elections was not a solution, the issue would only be solved by reinstating Article 370. She also said India should hold dialogues with Pakistan to solve… read-more
Tags: Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Jammu and Kashmir, National news, Indian Politics
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Founder Member Muzaffar Hussain Baig Quits PDP Over Disagreements: J&K
Muzaffar Hussain Baig, a Founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) resigned due to a disagreement in the seat-sharing, on November 14. According to ANI, Baig was not consulted by the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) over the "seat-sharing agreement", in the upcoming District Development Council (DDC). Farooq Abdullah who is the president of the Alliance, announced that the elections will be contested jointly.
Tags: Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Jammu and Kashmir, National Politics
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Three PDP Leaders Quit Party Over Mehbooba Mufti's Contentious Remarks
Following contentious statements by former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, three People's Democratic Party leaders quit the party on October 26. The leaders stated that they felt "uncomfortable" over actions of Mufti. Reportedly, TS Bajwa, Ved Mahajan, and Hussain A Waffa have sent their resignations, and expressed that Mufti's remarks had "hurt patriotic sentiments". Earlier,… read-more
Tags: Kashmir politicians, Jammu and Kashmir, PDP, Mehbooba Mufti
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PDP Youth Leader Nazir Ahmed Yatoo Removed for 'Anti-Party' Activities
J&K’s People Democratic Party (PDP) on September 5, removed youth leader Nazir Ahmed Yatoo for alleged "anti-party" activities. PDP Tweeted, “Taking a strong note of his anti-party activities & repeated acts of indiscipline, the party's disciplinary committee today expelled Yatoo from the basic membership of the party". Yatoo was previously warned for his repeated acts of indiscipline and offensive statements on a TV show which was… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, PDP, Nazir Ahmed Yatoo, Youth Leader
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