While the NC will form govt in Jammu and Kashmir, it is the BJP that has claimed the largest share of the electorate pie. It got 25.5% of total votes—more than any other party.
As Omar Abdullah looks set for another innings as Jammu and Kashmir CM, a look at how the National Conference leader has changed, especially since abrogation of Article 370.
In conversation with ThePrint, NC leader Omar Abdullah also spoke about demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood, equation with ally Congress and a voice for Jammu in govt.
The National Conference leader reaffirmed his party's commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised that their political stance remains unchanged.
National Conference poised to come to power in Union territory with ally Congress. Former Union minister said elected govt would have do lot of work to end 'sufferings' of the people.
In Budgam, Abdullah's leading by 1,400 votes & in Ganderbal, 622 votes. Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, is trailing by over 1,842 votes against NC’s Bashir Veeri.
Omar Abdullah being a key rival to the Indian PM in Kashmir also makes international news, as do the demonstrations taking place in Kenya against Adani Group.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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