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TopicGhulam Nabi Azad

Topic: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Party’s prospects in question, what’s behind Ghulam Nabi Azad’s tepid J&K poll campaign

Azad—who has been uncharacteristically indecisive these past 2 years—nearly abandoned DPAP campaign last month citing ill health, after which several candidates pulled out.

PDP chief in fray, Azad’s flip flop, Paharis, delimitation — why Anantnag-Rajouri is a must-watch seat

Though battle is between NC & PDP on paper, results cannot be taken for granted as there are players like DPAP, Apni Party. Constituency is geographically & ethnically diverse.

Ghulam Nabi won’t fight LS polls, hints at contesting assembly. ‘Can’t go back on commitment to J&K’

In an interview, former J&K CM says he's known Modi for 3 decades but it 'doesn't mean he will help me in my party', adds Congress & National Conference 'playing part of BJP’s B team'.

What do Ghulam Nabi Azad’s plans for J&K LS polls mean for BJP & Congress? Key factors to watch

2024 LS polls will be J&K’s first since its special status & statehood were revoked. There’s another first in the seat of Anantnag-Rajouri, which combines parts of Jammu & Kashmir.

Why Sachin Pilot is fighting a losing battle against Ashok Gehlot

Congress high command doesn’t look inclined to go for a change of guard in Rajasthan barely eight months before elections. Sachin Pilot finds himself in a catch-22 situation.

Sonia wanted Himanta to become Assam CM after 2014 rebellion, but Rahul said ‘let him go’: Azad

In 'Azaad — An Autobiography', Ghulam Nabi Azad seeks to explain where Congress decimation in the northeast — and BJP's domination — began.

Owaisi, AAP & Ghulam Nabi Azad are ‘B teams’ of BJP — Jairam Ramesh takes swipe at ex-J&K CM

Congress clears air on Karan Singh's absence from Bharat Jodo Yatra, citing his health condition. On Day 2 in Jammu, Rahul Gandhi & fellow yatris walked 21 km from Kathua to Samba.

Why Ghulam Nabi Azad’s party is imploding 3 months after its birth — ‘he stopped listening’

Over 100 workers exit Democratic Azad Party after 3 senior leaders were expelled for ‘anti-party’ activities Thursday. Doors are open for 'secular forces', says Congress party.

Restoration of statehood but no mention of Article 370 — what Ghulam Nabi Azad’s DAP ‘promises’ 

Released Sunday, Democratic Azad Party’s vision document shows that the party’s relying on Azad’s tenure as CM. ‘Restoration of statehood, land rights & employment’ among promises. 

Ghulam Nabi Azad has some advice for his former party — ‘first Congress jodo, then Bharat jodo’

In an interview with ThePrint, former CM of J&K talks about settling into his role as president of Democratic Azad Party, how he’s nobody’s B-team & how Article 370 isn't ‘bad’.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.