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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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BJP nervous of Congress-NC alliance: INC Chief Kharge in Srinagar
Congress president Malikarjun Kharge announced four guarantees for the people of J&K during his visit to the poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir.
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Definition of democracy doesn’t fit for a place reduced to UT: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that the definition of democracy doesn’t fit with J&K, which has been reduced to a UT from being a State.
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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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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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