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Pahari people to contest on ST-reserved Assembly seats of J&K
With changing dynamics of politics in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation of Assembly constituencies, the major boost will be for the Pahari population.
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We will contest on all Assembly seats of J&K: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP unit of J&K must gear up to contest on all seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urges Paharis to vote for Mehbooba Mufti
In a fresh development, senior BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urged members of the Pahari community to vote for Mehbooba Mufti in the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
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Rajya Sabha approves bills granting reservation to OBCs and ST status to Paharis in J-K
In a significant development for J&K, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills aimed at fostering social inclusion and political representation in the Union Territory.
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Omar Abdullah claims denied permission to visit Rajouri amidst rising tensions
Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday alleged that he was denied permission to visit Rajouri for a party function.
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Omar Abdullah calls for protection of Gujjar community’s ST reservation
Former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the share Gujjar community get from ST reservation must be guaranteed and protected.
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Lok Sabha passes bill granting Scheduled Tribe status to Paharis in J-K
In a significant development, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
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Pahari Tribe’s ST Inclusion: Police foil Gujjar, Bakerwal protestors march to Raj Bhawan
Police detained members of Gujjar and Bakerwal communities as they tried to march towards Raj Bhawan to protest against the inclusion of Pahari tribes in ST list.
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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
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.