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'Last few years marked by differences but I prefer...fun times,' Omar Abdullah on BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana's demise

"You have been taken from us all too soon and will be missed. May your soul rest in peace now DSR. My heart goes out to your family as I struggle to find the words to convey my condolences to them,"..
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'Article 370 abrogation Parliament decision, not God's': Omar Abdullah challenges Amit Shah's stand in J&K

Omar Abdullah, vice president of National Conference, argued that the abrogation of Article 370 was a parliamentary decision and can be reversed. He criticised the BJP-led central government for..
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'Only mainstream leader to be persecuted': Engineer Rashid refutes ties with BJP, calls ‘Naya Kashmir’ initiative a betrayal

Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid denies accusations of acting as a BJP proxy, attributing his electoral success to public opposition against the Modi government's 'Naya Kashmir' initiative. Rashid..
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If BJP gets fewer seats tomorrow, it will find no fault in PDP as ally to form govt: Omar Abdullah


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'Congratulations to him': Omar Abdullah welcomes Kejriwal's bail

Omar Abdullah expressed support for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail granted by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case. Sunita Kejriwal criticized BJP for allegedly jailing opposition leaders to..
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Engineer Rashid says ready to support INDIA bloc in J&K polls but on this condition

Engineer Rashid, recently out on interim bail in a terror-funding case, has vowed to back opposition INDIA bloc candidates in Jammu and Kashmir if they pledge to restore Article 370. ​Rashid further..
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'Have been dying in Tihar': Engineer Rashid on Abdullah, Mufti's 'BJP proxy' comment

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid condemned remarks by Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti labeling him a 'BJP proxy,' calling them shameful. Rashid, who has been in Tihar Jail for over five years, asserts he..
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'When Kejriwal was given bail ..': Omar Abdullah attacks BJP for 'welcoming' Rashid's bail; BJP refutes claims

Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of inconsistency regarding bail for political leaders. He noted differing reactions to bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and..
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Omar Abdullah: BJP's 'mishandling' revived terrorism in Jammu

Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of mishandling Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in a resurgence of terrorism. During an election rally, he criticized the BJP's..
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Nix Omar nomination over NC threats: BJP

The BJP is set to urge the Election Commission of India to cancel the nomination papers of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. This action follows accusations that he threatened people..
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'Leaders in Delhi never liked me...' Omar Abdullah alleges poll 'conspiracy'

Abdullah also indicated a possible political vendetta against him by political leaders in Delhi and highlighted the recent Lok Sabha elections.
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J-K Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from this constituency

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency.
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'Not just our country's responsibility': Omar Abdullah on team India not traveling to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah discussed BCCI's decision against the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, urging Pakistan to improve relations. Abdullah highlighted the absence of bilateral..
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Court to hear on June 18 arguments on Rashid’s plea for bail to take oath as MP

Delhi court to hear Engineer Rashid's bail plea on June 18 after defeating Omar Abdullah from Baramulla constituency in 2024 LS elections. NIA seeks time to reply for MP oath notification, counsels..
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Rumble in the valley as Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah lose


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Who is Engineer Rashid, jailed J-K leader who defeated Omar Abdullah in Baramulla Lok Sabha seat?

Rashid heads the Awami Ittehad Party and was one of 22 candidates in the fray from Baramulla.
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Meet Engineer Rashid who defeated Omar Abdullah from Tihar jail

Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, an independent candidate currently lodged in Tihar jail, has emerged victorious in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir,..
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid in Baramulla seat

Engineer Rashid is leading in the seat with over 1 lakh votes as he polled 325385 votes. On the other hand, Omar Abdullah trails by 152771 votes as he secured only 183227 votes so far.
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J-K: Omar Abdullah trails in Baramulla, Independent candidate Abdul Rashid leading

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah trails in Baramulla by 46,225 votes against independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh after the first Lok Sabha election post Article..
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Former Jammu & Kashmir CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti trailing after first round of counting

Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, are both trailing in their respective constituencies after conclusion of first round of counting of votes
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The roar of 'Sher': Sheikh Abdullah's legacy, symbolism abound in Kashmir poll campaign

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah's 'Sher-e-Kashmir' legacy shapes the intense election narrative in Baramulla, with references to unity, secularism, and political rivalries. The upcoming electoral showdown..
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India PM's party is notably absent in a place where faith in democracy is starting to grow

On his campaign trail, Omar Abdullah - a third-generation politician and scion of the first family of Kashmir - is always in a hurry.
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Lok Sabha elections: Phase 4 campaign for 96 seats in 10 states ends amid heatwave conditions

Among the notable contestants in this round are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj), NCP’s Omar Abdullah (Srinagar), Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai) and Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur),..
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People's Conference chief Sajad Lone asks Omar Abdullah to prove he is collaborating with BJP

The separatist-turned-politician is pitted against Abdullah from the Baramulla seat in north Kashmir. Sharing a clip of Abdullah, Lone said in a post on X, "Dear Omar Abdullah, in this video you say..
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Omar Abdullah alleges PDP's actions serve BJP's interest in Jammu and Kashmir

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah accuses the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP of inadvertently aiding the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir elections. Abdullah emphasizes the importance of countering communal..
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Omar Abdullah to contest from Baramulla

Omar Abdullah and Aga Ruhullah Mehdi contest Lok Sabha elections while facing tough competition. Main Altaf, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Sajjad Gani Lone, Fayaz Mir, Wahid Para, and Ashraf Mir are also prominent..
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People will vote for BJP if Article 370 abrogation made them happy, says NC's Omar Abdullah


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'Omar's words hurt us': Mufti says PDP will fight LS polls alone, lands blow to INDIA bloc

PDP's Mehbooba Mufti plans to contest all 5 seats in Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha elections, reacting to NC's Omar Abdullah's announcement. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in..
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Omar, Mehbooba hope Shah’s statement on AFSPA review is not just poll ‘jumla’

Union home minister Amit Shah's consideration of reviewing AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir has evoked mixed responses. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti supports the move, while NC's Omar Abdullah remains cautious. Amit..
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Is it 'appropriate' for Army to get involved in 'divisive issue' of UCC, asks Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah questions Indian Army's involvement in Uniform Civil Code seminar at Kashmir University Auditorium. He criticizes the Army's stance on sensitive issues and potential interference in..
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Not taking polls lightly, ready for the test: NC leader Omar Abdullah


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Omar says People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration intact, signals Lok Sabha seat rethink

Omar Abdullah affirms PAGD cohesion despite NC's separate LS strategy. The alliance, including NC, PDP, CPI(M), and Awami National Conference, prepares for the Valley's LS seats. Omar criticises the..
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'One nation, One election': Omar Abdullah dares Centre to hold J&K Assembly and Parliament polls together

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah challenged the central government, urging it to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously with the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if it genuinely..
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Disrespectful: Hansal Mehta on Omar Abdullah's criticism of show's filming in J&K assembly complex


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Omar Abdullah's divorce petition citing cruelty dismissed by Delhi high court

Omar Abdullah's plea for divorce citing cruelty by his estranged wife Payal was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The court upheld the family court decision that denied Abdullah a decree of divorce...
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Will be 'off-grid' for few weeks: Omar Abdullah after back-to-back legal setbacks

Omar Abdullah, National Conference leader, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 and the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant him a divorce from his estranged wife...
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Omar Abdullah's plea seeking divorce from estranged wife dismissed by HC

A bench of Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva and Vikas Mahajan upheld an order of the trial court which had also refused to grant divorce to Abdullah. The National Conference leader has sought divorce from..
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Karan Singh hails verdict; gagged, say NC, PDP netas

Congress leader Karan Singh welcomes Supreme Court verdict, urges PM Modi to restore statehood, and suggests political parties prepare for next elections. Omar Abdullah claims administration locked his..
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J&K embraces SC verdict, netas claim storm brewing under calm

Srinagar responds peacefully to the Supreme Court upholding the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti express disappointment and vow to continue the struggle for the..
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Disappointed, but struggle will continue: Omar Abdullah on SC verdict on Article 370

NC vice chief Omar Abdullah on Monday said he is disappointed but not disheartened with the Supreme Court's verdict on abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution. "Disappointed but..
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Mehbooba Mufti put under house arrest ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti was put under house arrest on Monday ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of..
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Government needs an excuse to put us under house arrest, claims Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah expresses concern that mainstream politicians in Kashmir may be placed under house arrest before the Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 petitions. He hopes the decision is favorable..
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Not against assembly seat for PoK displaced residents, but decision should be left to elected govt: Omar Abdullah

"I have not seen anyone in J&K other than those few people who dance outside the BJP office who see the change, especially an improvement. We all see a change but the change we see is of our..
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Article 370 abrogation harmed bond between J&K, rest of country: Omar Abdullah


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'Can't win on its own': Congress faces barbs from allies for ignoring INDIA parties in assembly elections

The Congress, which had ignored its INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) allies right through the assembly elections, is now at the receiving end of their barbs after the grand old..
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Omar Abdullah criticises construction of motorable road up to Amarnath shrine, says playing with environment not good

Omar Abdullah, a leader of the National Conference, has criticized the construction of a motorable road to the Amarnath cave shrine in Srinagar. He argues that it is detrimental to the environment and..
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Assembly elections 2023: Why Omar Abdullah thinks condition of opposition's INDIA bloc is not good


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J&K parties opposing land to homeless responsible for 50K deaths: LG

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha criticized mainstream parties for opposing land allotment to the landless and homeless, accusing them of not wanting peace in the region. Sinha denied the claims made..
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Expect justice on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370: Omar Abdullah


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Article 370 abrogation wouldn't have been possible if National Conference had not been weakened: Omar Abdullah


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