News Topic:Indian National Congress (INC)
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New J-K Govt’s first task should be to demand restoration of statehood: Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram said the first task before the new Jammu and Kashmir Government should be to demand restoration of statehood.
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NC-Congress alliance wins majority in J-K Assembly polls with 48 seats
The alliance partners including National Conference and Indian National Congress have achieved the target of majority in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
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Rahul Gandhi promises to restore J-K’s statehood
Rahul Gandhi declared at a rally in Srinagar that he would ensure that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored and that outsiders do not rule the erstwhile state.
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Congress leader Salman Soz vows to secure land, job rights in J-K if alliance wins
Congress leader Salman Soz declared that if the Congress-NC alliance comes to power, it will secure the land and job rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Facing Rahul Gandhi’s criticism, LG Sinha offers to resign if public unhappy
On September 4, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack against J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, accusing him of acting like a monarch.
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Suhail Bukhari joins Congress after quitting PDP over candidacy dispute
Suhail Bukhari, former Chief Spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party, has joined the Congress. This move follows his resignation from the PDP on August 20.
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Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress
Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
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Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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