News Topic:Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid
Politics
Sarjan Barkati to contest J&K Assembly polls from jail; daughter files nomination
Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati, known as "Azadi Chacha," is contesting the J&K Assembly election from jail, with his daughter filing his nomination and leading the campaign.
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Opinion
Er Rashid’s surprising rise amid political comeback behind bars
Engineer Abdul Rashid once pushed to the sidelines, has become a key figure in the Valley's political talks. Interestingly, he's doing it all from inside Tihar Jail.
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Er Rashid sworn in as Baramulla MP amid custody parole from Tihar Jail
Abdul Rashid Sheikh, commonly known as Er Rashid, was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Baramulla Lok Sabha segment on Friday.
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Politics
NIA gives consent for Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid’s MP oath
The NIA gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) on July 25.
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Politics
Dr Karan Singh critiques BJP policies following Er Rashid’s victory in Baramulla
Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Karan Singh has termed Engineer's Rashid's victory in Parliament polls from Baramulla as "dramatic".
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Politics
Delhi Court delays Engineer Rashid’s bail hearing for MP oath
A Delhi Court on Saturday postponed the hearing of Engineer Rashid’s interim bail plea until July 1 for taking oath.
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Politics
Delhi court sets June 18 hearing for Er Rashid’s interim bail plea
A Delhi court has scheduled a hearing on June 18 to consider the interim bail plea of Engineer Rashid, who seeks to take oath as an MP after his recent election victory.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah’s remarks on Er Rashid’s victory spark heated political debate
The political turf in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a surge of tension following the victory of Engineer Rashid in the Baramulla constituency.
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