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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
J&K leaders demand Statehood, decry Pulwama, Pahalgam ‘security failures'
Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) that the Pahalgam terror attack took place even though the former State has been governed by the Union government for the past 11 years. 'How did Baisaran [Pahalgam] happen? How did Pulwama (2019 terror attack) happen? Why has corruption not stopped yet? When the same government which snatched our Statehood has been governing J&K for the past 11 years,' Mr. Choudhary said while speaking at a public meeting – Statehood Now, organised by The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 26 civilians were killed at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22 in a terror attack. The terrorists who carried out the attack are yet to be arrested. Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that the 'silent majority' should speak for J&K's Statehood. Referring to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Mr. Abdullah said, 'You are disenfranchising Muslim, Dalits and Adivasis in Bihar Where is Gandhi's Bharat? They look at us through the lens of religion and language. This is not my India. I want India where we all exists as people, irrespective of religion, language and area one comes from. People in power want us to bow before them, we are not here to beg. Restore our Statehood,' Mr. Abdullah said. Congress MP Manish Tewari said that the Supreme Court verdict essentially said that the procedure which was adopted to abrogate Article 370 was wrong but the abrogation was correct. 'This is a very strange idea and I am not making this up. This is the SC judgment which I have read,' Mr. Tewari said. Sajjad Kargili of Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) said that Ladakh has been 'cheated and disenfranchised.' 'The J&K Reorganisation Act should be reversed, our land is under threat, Mr. Kargili said. The special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution was revoked by the Parliament on August 5, 2019 and the former State was split into two Union Territories- J&K and Ladakh. The Assembly elections were held in the Union Territory of J&K in September 2024 but restoration of Statehood, an assurance given by the Union Government to the Supreme Court, is yet to be done. Former Union Home Secretary G.K Pillai said that the Supreme Court should have taken a view on restoring Statehood and not merely left the decision to the government.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Omar Abdullah scales wall to pay tribute to July 13 martyrs after being barred by authorities
SRINAGAR: A day after being placed under house arrest and barred from visiting the martyrs' graveyard on 'Martyrs' Day', Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with his cabinet colleagues, legislators and senior National Conference (NC) leaders, on Monday visited the site at Nowhatta in Srinagar to pay homage to the 22 Kashmiris killed on July 13, 1931. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accompanied by Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary, CM's Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, cabinet ministers Javed Dar and Sakina Itoo, NC president Farooq Abdullah, party spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq and several other party leaders and legislators. They paid floral tributes at the martyrs' graveyard near the Naqshband Sahib shrine, which had been heavily barricaded by security forces. In a defiant move that quickly went viral on social media, Omar Abdullah scaled a wall and jumped a barricade to access the graveyard, followed closely by his security detail and other party members. 'These people think that we are their slaves. We are not their slaves; we are the servants of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,' Omar told reporters at the site. He said that despite not notifying the authorities of his visit, attempts were made to block his movement once again. 'A security vehicle was parked in Nowhatta Chowk to block our movement. Which law allows them to stop elected representatives from paying tribute to martyrs? Is this democracy or dictatorship?' he asked.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K Assembly denounces Baisaran Valley attack
J&K assembly on Monday passed a resolution condemning the April 22 terror attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam that killed 25 tourists and a local and endorsed the diplomatic measures announced by the Union government after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" The resolution, moved by J&K deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary, was put to voice vote by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and subsequently passed unanimously. "This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Such acts of terror are a direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat , the values enshrined in our Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony that have long characterized J&K and our nation," read the resolution. The J&K assembly also stood in full solidarity with the victims and their families, and extended deepest condolences to those who have suffered "irreparable loss and affirmed their collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need". "This House salutes the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain Shah , who, while bravely attempting to save the tourists, laid down his life. His courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future generations," read the resolution. The assembly also commended the people of J&K for their extraordinary display of unity, compassion and resilience in the aftermath of the attack. Live Events It also appealed to the governments of all the states and UTs to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of Kashmiri students and citizens residing or travelling outside J&K.
United News of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Pahalgam Attack: J&K Assembly adopts resolution, pays tributes to victims, commends people for display of unity
Jammu, Apr 28 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday in a one-day special session passed a resolution expressing profound shock and anguish over the April 22 barbaric terror attack on civilians at Pahalgam. Reading the resolution in the House, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said, "This House expresses its profound shock and anguish at the barbaric and inhumane attack perpetrated on innocent civilians at Pahalgam on 22nd April, 2025 and resolves that: This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Such acts of terror are a direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat, the values enshrined in our Constitution, and the spirit of unity, peace, and harmony that have long characterised Jammu and Kashmir and our nation. "This House stands in full solidarity with the victims and their families. We extend our deepest condolences to those who have suffered irreparable loss and affirm our collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need," read the resolution. He further read that the House salutes the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who, while bravely attempting to save tourists, laid down his life. His courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future generations. This House commends the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their extraordinary display of unity, compassion, and resilience in the aftermath of the attack, he read further, stating that the peaceful demonstrations across towns and villages and the spontaneous outpouring of moral and material support towards tourists reaffirm the people's steadfast commitment to peace, communal harmony, and the rule of law. "This House endorses the diplomatic measures announced by the Union Government on 23rd April 2025, after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security," he read. He further said, "This House is mindful of the sinister design behind the selective targeting of the victims of this attack. It appeals to all sections of society and, in particular, the media to not fall victim to this sinister plot by irresponsibly inflaming passions. The need to remain united in the face of this attempted division cannot be overemphasised." This House earnestly appeals to the governments of all states and union territories of India to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of Kashmiri students and citizens residing or travelling outside Jammu and Kashmir and to take all necessary measures to prevent any incidents of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation. This House calls upon all political parties, religious and community leaders, youth organisations, civil society groups, and media houses across the nation to maintain calm, reject violence and divisive rhetoric, and work collectively to uphold peace, unity, and constitutional values, read the Deputy Chief Minister. The resolution further stated, "The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir reaffirms its unwavering commitment to foster an environment of peace, development, and inclusive prosperity for all its citizens and to resolutely defeat the nefarious designs of those who seek to disturb the communal harmony and progress of the nation and of Jammu and Kashmir." The House, however, also extended solidarity with the fallen victims of Pahalgam terror attack and observed two minutes' silence when the business started earlier. UNI VBH ARN
