Jammu And Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party

As National Conference raises pitch for autonomy for J&K, party's hopes lie in strengthening youth base

The young cadres of Jammu and Kashmir's National Conference seem to have induced a fresh lease of life into the party, which had been pushed to the margins after the killing of former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani

Farooq Abdullah: Kashmir is a "political" issue, needs to be resolved on top priority

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the Kashmir issue is "political" and delay in its resolution would only deteriorate the situation further.

Amit Shah blames Congress for 'Kashmir problem', says NDA will bring situation under control

Chandigarh: BJP national president Amit Shah said the 'Kashmir problem' emerged because of Congress, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi led NDA government will soon control the present situation in the Valley.

Jammu and Kashmir coalition may survive current stress, but BJP-PDP partnership is on thin ice

Political churning has begun over possible changes in who governs Jammu and Kashmir. Tensions are high between the main coalition partners: PDP and the BJP. A series of meetings were underway on Friday. Even if this does not lead to an immediate split, recent events have certainly put the coalition on thin ice.

Srinagar bypoll: Farooq Abdullah's win may rejuvenate his career, but voter boycott sends Centre a message

The victory of Farooq Abdullah from Srinagar's Lok Sabha seat will rejuvenate the political career of the National Conference patron, who used every card from separatism to a soft pro-Pakistan line ahead of elections.

Farooq Abdullah takes on Modi, says stone throwers lay life for Kashmir not tourism

Abdullah said the youth throwing stones have nothing to do with tourism, even though it remains the lifeline and primary source of income for Kashmir.

We don't condemn stone pelting as the youth have reasons to revolt: Jammu leader Bhim Singh

Senior Supreme Court lawyer and National Panthers Party (NPP) chief Bhim Singh on Wednesday defended stone pelters by saying that the youth of Kashmir had reasons to revolt against the government. “Our party doesn’t condemn stone pelting by youth. We support them as they do it to press for their demands,” Singh said, while addressing a press conference in Jammu.

J&K govt formation: Amid rising speculation, PDP chief Mehbooba meets Amit Shah

PDP chief Mehbooba met Amit Shah amid rising speculation about J&K govt formation but there was no clear indication whether they have made any headway.