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Not surprised: Mehbooba Mufti responds to ex-RAW chief's book on Farooq Abdullah's stance on Article 370
Srinagar, April 18: People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday responded to former RAW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat's recent book, 'The Chief Minister and the Spy,' which discusses Farooq Abdullah's stance on Article 370. Mufti said that she was not surprised by the revelations, emphasising that the National Conference (NC) has historically shifted its positions based on the pursuit of power.
When you have friends like this, there is no need for enemies: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Dulat's book
Srinagar, April 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised former RAW Chief Amarjit Singh Dulat's recent book, which has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Dr Farooq Abdullah.
'Nothing surprising': Mehbooba Mufti on Dulat's controversy
Srinagar, April 17: Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti said on Thursday that she is not surprised by the disclosure made by former R&AW Chief A. S. Dulat in his latest book about National Conference (NC) president, Farooq Abdullah “privately” supporting the abrogation of Article 370.
Farooq has always been with Delhi: Former RAW chief AS Dulat defends his book, The Chief Minister and the Spy
New Delhi, April 17: Former RAW chief AS Dulat on Thursday came out in defence of his latest book, "The Chief Minister and the Spy", amidst controversy surrounding its portrayal of Dr Farooq Abdullah.
I have been misquoted, my book is full of praise for Farooq Abdullah, there is nothing against him: Former RAW chief AS Dulat
New Delhi, April 16: Amid a political storm in Jammu and Kashmir over some mentions concerning Farooq Abdullah in his new book 'The Chief Minister and the Spy', former RAW Chief Amarjit Singh Dulat has said that the "book is full of praise" for the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and has "nothing against him".
Were Abdullahs on the same page with PM Modi on Article 370; ex-RAW chief says 'yes'
Srinagar, April 16: Former RAW chief, A.S. Dulat in his recent book, 'The Chief Minister and the Spy', has generated a storm in the tea cup for the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir by writing that the 'former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah was secretly on board when Article 370 was removed'.
Pvt Haj tour operators' quota for 10,000 pilgrims restored as govt seeks Saudi help
New Delhi, April 15: With the intervention of the Indian government, the Saudi Haj Ministry has offered a lifeline to private Haj operators whose quota of sending about 10,000 pilgrims faced cancellation due to delayed documentation, an official said on Tuesday.
Dr Farooq Abdullah appeals to PM Modi to get private Hajj quota restored
Srinagar, April 14: Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and President of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his friendship with the rulers of Saudi Arabia to get the private Hajj quota restored.
Single Muslim-majority province in India fails to condemn Waqf Bill: Sajad Lone
Srinagar, April 7: Peoples Conference (PC) chairman and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Monday slammed the National Conference (NC) government of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the single Muslim-majority province in India failed to condemn the Waqf Bill.
Farooq Abdullah confident of J-K statehood restoration, says Government bound by promise
Jammu, March 8: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reaffirmed his confidence that Jammu and Kashmir (J-K)'s statehood will be restored, saying that the Indian government is "bound by the promise" made in Parliament.
We hope that statehood will come back: Farooq Abdullah
Amritsar, February 25: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah visited and offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday.
Jammu GMC unveils cancer policy for J-K, aims for improved oncology care
Jammu, February 5: Jammu Government Medical College (GMC) took a significant step in cancer management by unveiling the Cancer Policy for Jammu and Kashmir UT on Tuesday.
Kulgam terror attack proves militancy is far from over in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Feb 4: Former J&K Chief Minister and President of National Conference (NC) Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday if militancy has ended in the Kashmir valley then why did an incident like Kulgam take place in which an ex-serviceman was killed by terrorists.
Gujarat's historic UCC move: BJP cheers for equality, Oppn calls it political distraction
New Delhi, Feb 4: In a historic and bold move, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the formation of a five-member committee to draft a state-level Union Civil Code (UCC). This momentous decision, touted by the state's leadership as one that will embody the "spirit of the constitution," seeks to bring about equality and unity for all citizens in Gujarat, irrespective of their religious background.
As Abdullahs advocate patience, other NC leaders raise pitch on J&K statehood
Jammu, Jan 30: As the ruling National Conference (NC) and other political parties are pressing for statehood, the BJP has urged Delhi to exercise caution while deciding on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
FairPoint: 76th year of Constitution test case for Indian secularists!
New Delhi, Jan 26: There comes a moment in life when one must introspect and move forward with renewed vigour. The same goes for a nation.
Tarun Chugh slams Farooq Abdullah over remarks on Saif Ali Khan's attack
New Delhi, January 23: BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Thursday, targeted National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's statement on Saif Ali Khan's attack.
Train service to Valley might be delayed by few months: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Jan 22: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and President of the ruling National Conference (NC) Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that the train to the Valley might be delayed by a few months and could start in April when the tourist season starts.
If someone has come and attacked Saif Ali Khan, you can't blame a nation for one man's doings: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, January 22: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday condemned the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and stated that an entire nation cannot be blamed for the actions of one individual.
FairPoint: Farooq Abdullah has answers, question him on Kashmiri Pandit exodus
New Delhi, Jan 19: A majority of Kashmiri Hindus view Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammed Sayeed as the main culprits of the terror violence committed against them.
January 19, the day to remember how Hindus were persecuted in Kashmir
New Delhi, Jan 19: Every year, the Kashmiri Pandit community observes January 19 as the 'Holocaust Remembrance Day/Exodus Day' to mourn the loss of lives, homes, livelihoods, language, culture, Kashmir and Kashmiriyat.