National Conference

"Strange Coincidence" In Resignation Of Last Two Governors: Omar Abdullah

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said there was a "strange coincidence" in the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu, saying the last Jammu and Kashmir governor and its first Lieutenant Governor have been "removed" from Raj Bhavan when they least expected it.

Chinese Firm Is IPL Sponsor, But People Told To Boycott Goods: Omar Abdullah

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 3, 2020

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday pointed out that while people were boycotting Chinese goods in the wake of incursions in Ladakh by the neighbouring country, the IPL cricket tournament has been allowed to retain all its sponsors, including those from the neighbouring country.

"Won't Forget...": Omar Abdullah On Meeting PM Modi Days Before Article 370 Move

India News | NDTV News Desk | Monday July 27, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said that he "will not be contesting any assembly elections" while Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory, in a stinging piece in The Indian Express as the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status is set to complete one year on August 5. He also recalled his meeting with Prime Minister Naren...

Omar Abdullah Threatens To Sue Over Congress Leader's Sachin Pilot Dig

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday July 20, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah today threatened legal action against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for implying that Congress rebel Sachin Pilot's moves were linked to he and his father being released from detention in Kashmir earlier this year.

Farooq Abdullah, Son Omar In Court For Party Leaders Detained Since August 5

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 13, 2020

The National Conference on Monday moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking early release of 16 party members who have been detained at their houses "illegally" since August 5 last year, the day the Centre announced withdrawal of the erstwhile state's special status.

"Have Left Our Security To God's Mercy": J&K Politicians On Terror Attacks

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Sunday July 12, 2020

The fear of being vulnerable to terrorist attacks has gripped mainstream political workers across parties in Kashmir after the recent killing of a BJP leader and his two family members in Bandipore. Political workers say they are fearing for their lives; those whose security have been withdrawn are terrified.

National Conference Rejects Centre's Delimitation Commission For J&K

India News | ANI | Saturday May 30, 2020

The National Conference (NC) on Friday rejected the Delimitation Commission announced by the Centre recently for Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the party's three members of Parliament will not participate in it.

Omar Abdullah Denies Rift In Party, Says No political Link To Delhi Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 27, 2020

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Tuesday denied there were political reasons for his current visit to Delhi and dismissed as "time pass for bored minds" speculation that the party was divided on key issues.

National Conference's Aga Mehdi Drops Party Designation From Twitter Hinting At Rift

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Cracks have started to appear within the National Conference (NC) as its chief spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi distanced himself from the party's stand of maintaining silence over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after August 5 and removed his party designation from his Twitter handle on Tuesday.

Developing World Needs $1 Trillion Debt Write-Off: UN Agency

World News | Reuters | Friday April 24, 2020

Around $1 trillion of debt owed by developing countries would be cancelled under a global deal proposed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Thursday to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Omar Abdullah Demands Mehbooba Mufti Be Set Free From Detention

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 7, 2020

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah today demanded that PDP president Mehbooba Mufti be set free, saying merely shifting her home while keeping her under detention was a cop out.

Centre Overturns J&K Job Rules In 2 Days After Fierce Backlash

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday April 4, 2020

After a unified backlash from all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir including the BJP's local unit, the centre has changed rules involving government jobs in the union territory. All jobs will now be reserved for domiciles who have lived in the union territory for 15 years, the amendment said late Friday in a dramatic 180-flip of a move announ...

"Excuse To Vilify Muslims": Omar Abdullah On COVID-19 Cases At Delhi Event

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Wednesday April 1, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday claimed the detection of coronavirus in scores of people who attended a weeks-long event organised by Tabligh-e-Jamaat at a famous Delhi mosque has provided an opportunity to "some to vilify Muslims".

PM Appreciates Omar Abdullah's Call To Avoid Gatherings On Uncle's Death

India News | Monday March 30, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who shared an appeal last night on Twitter about his uncle's death amid nationwide lockdown over COVID-19, received a condolence message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning. In his tweet, Mr Abdullah had urged people to avoid gatherings after his uncle - Dr Mohd Ali Mattoo - died last night.

"Seems This Regime Fears Women": Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter On Omar Abdullah's Release

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 24, 2020

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti on Tuesday welcomed National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah''s release from nearly eight months of detention.