To many in Srinagar, Rahul Gandhi’s flag hoisting in Lal Chowk was just another political display. Post abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Kashmiris have 'lost faith in Delhi parties’, analysts say.
According to ThePrint's analysis of the 6 proposed constituencies in Jammu region, 2 are Hindu-dominated, 1 is predominantly Muslim, and 3 have mixed demographic profile.
It is not surprising that Altaf Bukhari wants to follow Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad’s simplistic political maxim – be on the good side of New Delhi, and rule. But will it work?
Nearly 50 politicians from the PDP, NC, Congress and Shah Faesal's JKPM have joined the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, led by former PDP minister Altaf Bukhari.
By including two MLAs who were present at protests supporting Kathua rape-murder accused, the BJP has tried to reclaim the narrative that it fights for Jammu’s rights.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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