Why Omar Abdullah is keen on meaningful ties with Centre after winning Jammu Kashmir polls
Srinagar: The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have revealed key realities that will shape the region's government for the next five years. National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah is acutely aware of these dynamics, and his remarks since his party emerged as the single-largest in the Assembly have reflected a tone of cooperation, particularly with the Narendra Modi-led central government.
Srinagar: Defence Minister and senior BJP stalwart Rajnath Singh took potshots on National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday for his comments on the execution of Afzal Guru, the 2001 Parliament attack convict, describing the remarks as "unfortunate."
2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution served no purpose: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent remark that the execution of Afzal Guru, who was convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack, served no meaningful purpose has sparked a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
Srinagar: Four candidates of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) withdrew their nomination papers in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, after he backed away from electioneering citing health issues, media reports said.