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Omar Abdullah ने ली जम्मू-कश्मीर में मुख्यमंत्री पद की सपथ, सुरिंदर चौधरी होंगे डप्टी सीएम

जम्मू-कश्मीर में अनुच्छेद 370 हटने के बाद राज्य में पहली बार सरकार का गठन हो गया है. एनसी के अध्यक्ष उमर अब्दुल्ला ने 16 अक्टूबर यानी आज जम्मू-कश्मीर के नए सीएम के रूप में सपथ ग्रहण कर लिया है. यह सपथ ग्रहण समारोह श्रीनगर में शेर-ए-कश्मीर इंटरनेशनल काॅन्फेंस सेंटर में सुबह 11.30 बजे आयोजित किया गया था. इस सपथ ग्रहण में इंडिया गठबंधन के कोई नेता शामिल नही हुए. इनमें मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे, राहुल गांधी,…

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a significant political development for Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah was sworn in as Chief Minister, accompanied by five ministers, including Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who has been appointed as his deputy.

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उमर अब्दुल्ला लेने जा रहे सीएम पद की शपथ, सरकार में शामिल नहीं होगी कांग्रेस; जानें क्यों

उमर अब्दुल्ला लेने जा रहे सीएम पद की शपथ, सरकार में शामिल नहीं होगी कांग्रेस; जानें क्यों #News #NewsUpdate #newsfeed #newsbreakapp

Jammu Kashmir News: जम्मू और कश्मीर में उमर अब्दुल्ला मुख्यमंत्री पद की शपथ लेने जा रहे हैं। इसी बीच खबर है कि कांग्रेस ने नेशनल कॉन्फ्रेंस की सरकार में शामिल होने से इनकार कर दिया है। हालांकि, कांग्रेस की तरफ से इसे लेकर आधिकारिक तौर पर अब तक कुछ नहीं ��हा गया है। कहा जा रहा है कि पार्टी बाहर से एनसी को समर्थन दे सकती है। खास बात है कि दोनों दलों ने गठबंधन में जम्मू और कश्मीर विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ा…

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HEADLINES:No scope of talks with Pakistan as of now: CM Omar Abdullah

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Home Minister Shah assesses implementation of new criminal laws in J&K

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the meeting, later said that some weak areas were pointed out as needing immediate attention. CM Abdullah said in a Union Territory the elected government is not responsible for implementing the law but…

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CM Omar Abdullah Calls for Fair Hearing for Terminated Employees, Criticizes Waqf Bill

CM Omar Abdullah Calls for Fair Hearing for Terminated Employees, Criticizes Waqf Bill Jammu, Feb 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday emphasized that government employees terminated over alleged terror links should be given a fair opportunity to prove their innocence. Speaking to reporters, he reiterated that as per the law, everyone is innocent until proven guilty.   “If there is…

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Jammu-Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah Purv Sainik Ke Parivar par Aatanki Hamle ki Ninda ki

श्रीनगर। जम्मू-कश्मीर के कुलगाम जिले में सोमवार को आतंकवादियों ने पूर्��� सैनिक के परिवार को निशाना बनाया। हमले में पूर्व सैनिक की मौत हो गई और उनकी पत्नी और बेटी घायल हो गई। मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय (जम्मू-कश्मीर) ने पूर्व सैनिक के परिवार पर हुए आतंकी हमले की कड़ी निंदा की है।

मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय (जम्मू-कश्मीर) ने सोमवार को एक्स पर एक पोस्ट किया। जिसमें सीएम उमर अब्दुल्ला ने कहा, "कुलगाम में पूर्व सैनिक मंजूर अहमद वागे की हत्या से बहुत दुख हुआ। मैं उनके परिवार के प्रति हार्दिक संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। उनकी घायल पत्नी और बेटी के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूं। ऐसी जघन्य हिंसा के लिए हमारे समाज में कोई जगह नहीं है। ��सकी कड़े शब्दों में निंदा की जानी चाहिए। शांति और न्याय कायम रहे।"

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Rajouri's 'Unidentified Illness' Caused by Toxins, Not Virus: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday provided an update on the mysterious illness in Rajouri, stating that initial tests conducted by a toxicology laboratory in Lucknow under CSIR indicated the absence of any infection, virus, or bacteria. During the inauguration of the newly constructed bridge at Basantpur, Singh revealed that preliminary findings indicate the presence of a toxin, which is currently undergoing further analysis. “I think the discussion has started but the first test was conducted by a toxicology laboratory in Lucknow, CSIR. The discussion was that there was no infection, no virus, no bacteria, it was just a toxin. Now the toxin is being tested. So there is a long series of toxins that are being tested…and if there is any mischief or any other mischief, then we will know about it,” he said. The disease that remains unidentified has claimed 17 lives and affected 38 people since early December 2024. However, health department teams say there is no need to declare a public health emergency. On Tuesday, JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Rajouri’s Badhal and assured citizens affected by the disease. CM Abdullah told reporters, “The day when we got the information, the health department along with other departments have been working to understand the causes behind such incidents… Tests were done, and we concluded that there were no bacteria or viruses that caused those deaths.” “Later, we found that all those deaths happened in three families,” he added. He said that the authorities are yet to ascertain the cause behind these deaths. “But, we are yet to find the reason behind 17 deaths… Since it’s not a disease, police are also involved in it and they have formed a team to investigate the matter. Central govt team is also there and we together will look into the incidents to find the reason behind all these deaths…,” CM Omar Abdullah added. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to investigate the causes of unexplained deaths in three incidents reported over the past six weeks. Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated newly constructed Nora Bridge at Basantpur to the public, saying the era of development has begun under PM Modi’s leadership to connect hilly areas with road and bridge links. The bridge, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 17 crores, will connect Billawar with Kathua, benefiting residents of Billawar, Basohli and Bani. Dr Singh also announced a Rs 30,000 crore project for the construction of the Chattergala tunnel, providing an alternative route to the Kathua district, set to boost tourism and change the destiny of the region. The project aims to shorten travel times while enhancing connection. Residents would no longer have to endure hassle when commuting to Basohli. The construction of the bridge, an alternate route of the Lakhanpur-Thein road, was forced by the submergence of a stretch of Nora Nallah in Panchayat Thein, district Kathua. The inauguration ceremony was attended by MLA Basholi Darshan Singh, MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Vijay Sharma, MLA Dr Bharat Bhushan and Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr Rakesh Minhas. (ANI)

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[ad_1] Srinagar: Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, in a media interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), highlighted that the Kashmir issue is still unresolved and urged the Centre to restore statehood and hold fresh dialogue on Article 370.‘Kashmir Issue Unresolved, Restore Statehood’: Omar AbdullahWhile interacting with the media at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Omar Abdullah pointed out that the Kashmir issue remains unresolved and the Centre, as promised, must grant statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. The J&K CM also called for fresh, renewed dialogue with the Central government on Article 370.In a statement, Omar Abdullah said, "We have been in power for more than 2 months now. It took us some time to understand the functioning of a government in a UT... It was easier than anticipated... We stand by the promises we made before the elections because of which people gave us the mandate to form the government... It will be of utmost importance to us to change the status of J&K. The status of UT is a temporary phase for J&K. The people of J&K participated in the assembly elections in good numbers... The union government had promised statehood as soon as possible, and we hope it will not take much time..." J&K CM Omar Abdullah on New GovtThe chief minister said the start of the new government has been "decent" and that they "did not find much difficulty" in it. "We are bound by our election promises. We have started the process of implementing some of the promises and for other promises, we need change in the system. I hope J-K being a UT is a temporary phase," Abdullah said. "We the people are now expecting that the promises made with us will be fulfilled. The biggest promise is the restoration of the statehood. The Supreme Court in its judgement had also stated that the statehood should be restored as soon as possible. One year has passed since and we think one year should be enough," he added.Abdullah said the sentiments of the people should be respected their aspirations should be fulfilled. Addressing reporters, the chief minister termed it an interaction, and not a press conference. "We are not making any big announcements as was being speculated on social media. We only wanted to have an interaction. We will try to answer your questions," he said. "I would like to have this kind of interaction without any agenda at least twice a year," he added.(Inputs from PTI) [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Srinagar: Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, in a media interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), highlighted that the Kashmir issue is still unresolved and urged the Centre to restore statehood and hold fresh dialogue on Article 370.‘Kashmir Issue Unresolved, Restore Statehood’: Omar AbdullahWhile interacting with the media at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Omar Abdullah pointed out that the Kashmir issue remains unresolved and the Centre, as promised, must grant statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. The J&K CM also called for fresh, renewed dialogue with the Central government on Article 370.In a statement, Omar Abdullah said, "We have been in power for more than 2 months now. It took us some time to understand the functioning of a government in a UT... It was easier than anticipated... We stand by the promises we made before the elections because of which people gave us the mandate to form the government... It will be of utmost importance to us to change the status of J&K. The status of UT is a temporary phase for J&K. The people of J&K participated in the assembly elections in good numbers... The union government had promised statehood as soon as possible, and we hope it will not take much time..." J&K CM Omar Abdullah on New GovtThe chief minister said the start of the new government has been "decent" and that they "did not find much difficulty" in it. "We are bound by our election promises. We have started the process of implementing some of the promises and for other promises, we need change in the system. I hope J-K being a UT is a temporary phase," Abdullah said. "We the people are now expecting that the promises made with us will be fulfilled. The biggest promise is the restoration of the statehood. The Supreme Court in its judgement had also stated that the statehood should be restored as soon as possible. One year has passed since and we think one year should be enough," he added.Abdullah said the sentiments of the people should be respected their aspirations should be fulfilled. Addressing reporters, the chief minister termed it an interaction, and not a press conference. "We are not making any big announcements as was being speculated on social media. We only wanted to have an interaction. We will try to answer your questions," he said. "I would like to have this kind of interaction without any agenda at least twice a year," he added.(Inputs from PTI) [ad_2] Source link

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J&K to celebrate Constitution Day for first time in its history

SRINAGAR: J&K govt issued instructions Monday for grand celebrations of “Samvidhan Diwas”, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on Nov 26, 1950. This will be the first such event since J&K’s accession to India in 1947.Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha will lead the ceremony in Srinagar. Tuesday’s event will feature a reading of the Preamble by the LG and ministers from CM Omar Abdullah’s…

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah Meets FM Sitharaman, Seeks Rs 6,000 Assistance

New Delhi – November 15, 2024:  Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah met Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Friday to discuss key financial matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister expressed optimism that collaborative efforts with the Central government would enhance financial stability and promote sustainable…

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Headlines: Dismissed employees should be listened to: CM Omar Abdullah

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Inclusion, not Exclusion

Jammu is Kashmir

CM Omar Abdullah must take the moral high ground to redefine J&K politics

By Faisul Yaseen

Assuming charge of the National Conference (NC)-Congress coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir following their INDIA alliance’s win in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, Omar Abdullah faces a knotty but critical challenge. The challenge is that of tackling the aspirations of Jammu’s Hindu heartland.

The region, a bastion of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), only elected BJP legislators and faces the prospect of being on the wrong side of the corridors of power. Since the BJP could not get its man to the governing seat, Abdullah had to balance the concerns of this politically important constituency while setting a narrative of inclusivity and equity that avoids the polarising dichotomy oft made at best by the BJP.

He did so by including Satish Sharma, an independent legislator elected from Chhamb assembly constituency of Jammu district, among the five ministers who were administered Oath of Office and Secrecy as part of his cabinet.

The road ahead is tough, but it is here that Abdullah has a chance to chart a different agenda – an agenda that should appeal not only to Jammu’s Hindu heartland but also respect the aspirations of traditionally marginalised regions such as the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal while also reaching out to the Kashmiri Pandit community.

The Hindu heartland of Jammu for all these years has become synonymous with BJP dominance. The party found fertile ground for its rhetoric of Hindu nationalism in this region, where development and identity-based politics, interwoven with issues of security, resonated deep within the population. However, after electing only BJP legislators, the fear of being sidelined looms large. Abdullah would do well to be cautious here. Let him not alienate the very important constituency but also ensure that he is different from the model of governance that the BJP seeks to preside over. Unlike BJP, which has enormously relied on majoritarianism across India to consolidate its vote bank, Abdullah must take the moral high ground.

He can tap into the Hindu heartland - not with empty words, but with a true expansive intent to win over their economic, social, and political anxieties. This might potentially do a better job in mending fences by rejecting the exclusionary politics which BJP has often used in mobilising its own base.

But that alone will not be enough, and only symbolic at best. Development in the Jammu’s Hindu heartland cannot be set against the needs of other areas, and past grievances should not be drowned by new goodwill gestures. Abdullah’s government can take one step forward toward inclusive economic policies for all regions so that Jammu’s sizable Hindu population feels not forgotten or singled out for special treatment at others’ expense. Perhaps the most injurious narrative that Abdullah needs to work much harder to break is the communal rhetoric routinely trotted out in political speeches in Jammu and Kashmir. A classic example was the plea for a “Hindu chief minister” or a “Dogra chief minister,” one that dominated governance as an identity-based battle.

Such appeals are usually phrased in the rhetoric of “regional pride,” but are intensely exclusionary and based on the politics of division. He should outrightly refuse the communitarian and even racist undertones and instead voice support for governance, which does not make subservience to the supremacy of one community over the other. This moment for him as a Kashmiri gives him the opportunity to be the emblem of the very ethos of the culture of Kashmir – erected on pluralism, tolerance, and the spirit of Kashmiriyat.

Outreach to both Hindus and Dogras would give Abdullah a chance to make an unequivocal statement that governance needs to be about competence, fairness, and development, and not identity. It asks for leadership that not only rejects the poisonous communal politics of “us versus them” but projects a sense of belonging to all communities.

It’s the enormous heart that Kashmiris have, and it can wake up in the form of building trust bridges under Abdullah’s governance, having dialogue with each and every section of society – and conversations around mutual respect and understanding, acknowledgement of the fears of the Hindu heartland but not letting it feed, and standing firm against forces that would seek to divide Jammu and Kashmir on communal lines.

Outreach to Jammu’s Hindu heartland is important, but Abdullah also needs to reach out to the long history of marginalisation of regions like Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal. Both these regions have suffered political and institutional neglect in the past at the cost of both Jammu's Hindu heartland as well as Kashmir valley. More often than not they have been too introverted and given a backstage in the apparatuses of state functioning in Jammu and Kashmir. For decades these regions remained victims of economic deprivation, lack of infrastructural development, and limited political representation. Abdullah’s government needs to ensure that people from these regions are brought out in public and voiced. No doubt, Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal have considerably contributed towards the cultural as well as the economic landscape of the region, their voices, however remain peripheral. Maybe Abdullah’s biggest task would be to make policies that uplift these regions and bring them into the mainstream of Jammu and Kashmir’s developmental framework.

Investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare in such regions will definitely send the signal of a breakthrough from the past when certain regions were politically sidelined due to religious or ethnic characteristics of the population.

This political hegemony of the Hindu heartland of Jammu needs to be balanced with proper representation and distribution of resources for these relatively neglected areas. It is not only a political necessity but a moral imperative in addressing the expectations of the people from these areas. The government led by Abdullah needs to prove that this government stands for the whole of Jammu and Kashmir, not for the oft-noise-making-only regions.

An outreach to the Kashmiri Pandit community should be an important part of Abdullah’s governance. Displaced from their homeland for decades now, their alienation has only grown with time. Adding to their miseries, the community has gotten assimilated across different cultures and is losing the exclusive identity it was known for.

Unfortunately, this discourse about their coming back has been hijacked by self-proclaimed Kashmiri Pandit activists seeking a communal ecosystem portraying every Kashmiri Muslim as an extremist and the entire community as abetting their displacement. It has only made it tougher for both the parties to get real reconciled.

Abdullah has to move beyond the divisive narratives and reach out to the Kashmiri Pandit community. He must tell them it pains and hurts them but simultaneously dismantle the dangerous rhetoric that tries to demonise an entire community. Abdullah needs to tell the people unequivocally that this is not a matter of a physical resettlement in Kashmir but rebuilding those ties of trust and coexistence that once existed in the Valley. However, this outreach should be genuine. Reconciliation cannot be overnight work, but honest dialogue can initiate the healing process. The creation of arenas for conversation, discovery of real fears and concerns of both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims, should start the slow yet necessary healings under Abdullah.

It is here that the high ground matters most, not in settling political scores but in goodness, patience, and understanding becoming a recipe for lasting peace. This is an opportunity for Abdullah to be a change agent in the political paradigm of Jammu and Kashmir, at a time when the region has slipped into communal and regional divisions. He can offer an alternative vision of inclusiveness without divisive politics like that of BJP.

Outreach to the Hindu heartland of Jammu, reconciling aspirations of Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal, and outreach to Kashmiri Pandits could set a new style of leadership in the region. The politics of exclusion must yield to the politics of inclusion. The politics of settling scores must cede to the politics of compassion. And the politics of division must yield to the politics of unity. And in all these, Abdullah from his acquaintance with the corridors of power can now change. The question is whether he will rise to the occasion and lead Jammu and Kashmir into a new era of equity, justice, and hope for all its people. After all Jammu is Kashmir’s. Jammu is Kashmir. 

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