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Want to bring back Mahatma Gandhi’s India: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Dec 7 : Lok Sabha member and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah said…
December 8, 2021
Farooq Abdullah speaks to Jammu and KashmirLG on Civilian Killings in Kashmir
"He also sought LG's intervention in handing over bodies to their kin. LG has assured to look into the demands of victim families,"
November 17, 2021
Sajad Lone wants Farooq Abdullah to quit Electoral Politics
Lone was assassinated by unknown gunmen on May 21, 2002 in Eidgah grounds in Srinagar.
October 3, 2021
Won’t quit Parliament, continue fight for people’s rights: Farooq Abdullah
The PAGD was floated for the reversal of the constitutional changes made to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019.
June 9, 2021
Srinagar : Farooq Abdullah hospitalised for better COVID management
The elder Abdullah tested positive for the Covid-19 four days back and was being managed at his high-security Gupkar Road residence in Srinagar.
April 3, 2021
Farooq Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19
Farooq Abdullah, who is Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, got his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital earlier this month on March 2.
March 30, 2021
Congress has become weak: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 23 : Congress leaders need to stand up to the challenges being faced by the country…
March 24, 2021
Farooq Abdullah urges Congress to unite, wants it to fight ‘divisive forces’ of the country
It is a problem in their house and they must set it right," said Farooq Abdullah to the reporters
March 1, 2021
Ram belongs to ‘Vishva’: Farooq Abdullah’s impassioned speech in Parliament
Abdullah , meanwhile, accused MPs in the treasury benches for questioning the stature of political visionaries such as Jawaharlal Nehru, suggesting that such kind of politics is not good.
February 10, 2021
Farooq Abdullah’s Gupkar Alliance Dead And Buried 4 Months After Birth
Results are a foregone conclusion in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Doda and Reasi districts of Jammu division where BJP has secured a thumping majority.
February 6, 2021
ED attaches 6 properties of former CM Farooq Abdullah worth Rs 11.86 cr
Among the attached properties are residences at Gupkar Road Srinagar, Tehsil Katipora, Tanmarg and Bhatindi Village, Sunjwan Jammu, an ED official said.
December 19, 2020
Ahead of DDC polls, BJP targets Abdullahs over ‘land grab’
New Delhi: Ahead of the District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir beginning Saturday, Union Minister…
November 25, 2020
Farooq writes to J-K poll panel: PAGD candidates not allowed to canvass, confined to ‘secure locations’
Meanwhile, the PAGD vice-president and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti also raised the issue and called for the intervention of J&K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
November 22, 2020
Farooq, Omar Abdullah in self-isolation after secondary contact tests positive
Keeping in mind the festive season complacencies, the health ministry highlighted that the “effects of polls, Durga Puja, Diwali may be seen in coming weeks.
November 18, 2020
I won’t die till rights of people of J-K, Ladakh are restored: Farooq Abdullah
The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was formed to seek restoration of J&K's special status and statehood.
November 7, 2020
Farooq Abdullah Prevented From Leaving Home For Milad-Un-Nabi Prayers, Claims NC
Farooq Abdullah was supposed to visit the Hazratbal shrine to pray there on the occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi.
October 30, 2020
Farooq Abdullah to lead Gupkar alliance, asserts it’s not anti-national; Mehbooba to be vice-chairperson
After a meeting at Mehbooba’s house, Abdullah said the alliance is fighting for the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir and is an “anti-BJP platform” and not an anti-national amalgam
October 25, 2020
We are anti-BJP, not anti-national: Farooq Abdullah after Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration meeting
The Lok Sabha member from Srinagar was elected chairman of the PAGD after the first meeting of the amalgam at the residence of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti.
October 24, 2020
‘Resolve to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s special status will continue’: Farooq Abdullah after ED questioning
The ED had earlier questioned Abdullah in July in connection with the case, and his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
October 20, 2020
Day after release, Mehbooba meets Farooq, Omar Abdullah
A day after she was released, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti met former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and…
October 14, 2020
We are not anyone’s puppets: Farooq Abdullah’s retort to Pakistan
"Our people are being killed on both sides of the Line of Control every time there are ceasefire violations. For God's sake bring a halt to that", he said.
August 30, 2020
Farooq Abdullah convenes meeting of senior National Conference leaders
The statement further read that the party is mindful of the present pandemic and accordingly the meeting with various leaders that have been under detention will be done in batches of four members per meeting.
August 20, 2020
Supreme Court judge should probe exodus of Kashmiri Pandits: Farooq Abdullah
“My father (Sheikh Abdullah) never believed in the Two Nation theory. He never believed that Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists are different from each other. We believe that all of us are children of Adam and Eve,” he said.
August 2, 2020
Abdullahs challenge house detention of NC leaders
Unfortunately that was not to be. The house detentions without any administrative orders are unlawful, undermining the due respect to human rights and individual liberty," he said.
July 13, 2020
Domicile law illegal, unconstitutional: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday…
June 28, 2020
Omar Abdullah to be released today
New Delhi, March 24: After Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir will be…
March 24, 2020
Bring back all J&K detainees from outside, says Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, 15 IANS: In his first official statement on Sunday, former J&K Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah,…
March 15, 2020
Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Farooq Abdullah, calls for restoration of democracy in J&K
Srinagar, March 14 : Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad met National conference chief Farooq Abdullah, here on…
March 14, 2020
Farooq Abdullah To Be Released After Over 7 Months In Detention
Farooq Abdullah, 83, was placed under detention along with other leaders including his son Omar Abdullah on August 5, when the government ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and imposed massive restrictions.
March 13, 2020
PSA Dossier cites Omar Abdullah’s “considerable influence”
New Delhi, Feb 10: Public Safety Act (PSA) dossier cites Former chief minister Omar Abdullah’s “considerable influence” over…
February 10, 2020
Opposition walks out from Lok Sabha on detention of Farooq Abdullah
Abdullah along with many other Jammu & Kashmir politicians are under detention since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from the newly-created Union Territory.
February 5, 2020
PSA on Farooq Abdullah extended by 3 months
Srinagar, Public Safety Act (PSA) on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has been extended by three…
December 14, 2019
Govt refuses to share timeline of release of Jammu and Kashmir detainees
Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs refuses to share timeline of release of Jammu and Kashmir detainees. Minister…
December 4, 2019
Yashwant Sinha-led group barred from moving out of Srinagar
"We had sent a written communication to deputy commissioner asking for permission to visit Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Yousuf Tarigami,"
November 23, 2019
Congress slams Centre for disallowing MPs to visit Kashmir
New Delhi, Nov 18 : Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday…
November 18, 2019
NC to fight for release of Farooq Abdullah, says party MP
Srinagar, Nov 18 : The National Conference (NC) will relentlessly work for the release of its party president…
November 18, 2019
Opposition raises Abdullahs detention at All Party meet
New Delhi, Nov 17 Opposition raked up the issue of the detention of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister…
November 17, 2019
Political participation by NC ruled out for now: Masoodi
Masoodi said the father-son duo is in good spirits and prepared to fight for restoring the rights of the people no matter how long that takes.
October 8, 2019
NC delegation seeks release of Abdullahs before local polls
Srinagar, Oct 6 The National Conference delegation met detained party President Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah…
October 6, 2019
15-member National Conference Delegation Arrives In Srinagar To Meet Abdullahs
Srinagar,Oct 6: A 15-member National Conference (NC) delegation arrived in Srinagar to meet party President Farooq Abdullah and…
October 6, 2019
SC dismisses Vaiko’s plea seeking Farooq Abdullah’s release
New Delhi, Sep 30 The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed MDMK General Secretary Vaiko’s habeas corpus petition seeking…
September 30, 2019
In detention, Farooq Abdullah turns to religion
Srinagar: National Conference President and MP Farooq Abdullah has turned to religion in his home in Srinagar that…
September 27, 2019
Chidambarams Condemn Action Against Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, Sep 18 : Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram slammed the centre for detaining National Conference leader…
September 18, 2019
Why Now? Because Plea In Top Court?: Kapil Sibal questions Govt On Farooq Abdullah’s detention under PSA
New Delhi, Sep 17: Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal slammed the Narendra Modi government for detaining veteran Jammu…
September 17, 2019
How can PSA be slapped against Farooq Abdullah: Justice Hasnain Masoodi
Srinagar, Sep 17 How can PSA or Public Safety Act be slapped against National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah…
September 17, 2019
Supreme Court issues notice to centre, Jammu and Kashmir on Farooq Abdullah’s release
New Delhi, Sep 16 : The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the centre and the Jammu…
September 16, 2019
DMK, Opposition leaders protest at Jantar Mantar demanding release of Jammu and Kashmir leaders
New Delhi, Aug 22 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and several other Opposition leaders are staging demonstration at…
August 22, 2019
We cant bring Farooq Abdullah at gunpoint to Parliament, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah left exposed when National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah told the media that he was under house arrest and how he can stay inside when his state is burning.
August 6, 2019
Modi Government dictatorial, ‘want to kill us’: Farooq
Home Ministry is lying in the Parliament that I'm not house-arrested, that I am staying inside my house at my own will.
August 6, 2019
My State is being burnt, Kashmiris are being executed,This is not the India I believe in, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 6 : Accusing Amit Shah of lying, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said he has been…
August 6, 2019
ED grills Farooq over cricket fund embezzlement
Chandigarh, July 31 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah…
July 31, 2019
Revoking Article 370, Article 35-A will be constitutional coup : Abdullah
July 21: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah attacked Modi government, saying that revoking Article…
July 21, 2019
Farooq, Mehbooba welcome Hurriyat offer of talks
Srinagar, June 24 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on Monday welcomed…
June 25, 2019
Modi govt should talk to Pakistan and domestic stakeholders to bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir: Abdullah
Srinagar, June 8 : Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for…
June 8, 2019
Modi can’t remove 370, 35A despite massive victory: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, May 24: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that no matter how powerful the electoral…
May 24, 2019
After victory, Farooq Abdullah dances during celebrations
Srinagar, May 24: After a victory, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah danced during celebrations at…
May 24, 2019
Farooq Abdullah compares PM Modi to Hitler
Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…
April 13, 2019
‘Will abolish Article 370, 35A to stop talks of separate PM for Jammu and Kashmir’
Srinagar, April 8 : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said there will be no option with the government…
April 8, 2019
Axing of articles 370, 35A will lead to Azadi: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, April 8: Reacting to the BJP’s commitment to abrogate articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution, National…
April 8, 2019
Killers of Mahtma Gandhi are in power and Pulwama was done to benefit Modi: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, April 7: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah said that…
April 7, 2019
Modi Govt Lying On Shooting Down Of Pak F-16: Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, April 7 : National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led…
April 7, 2019
Ready for alliance with Congress but NC will contest Kashmir seats : Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, March 17 : Former Jammu and Kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that his party…
March 17, 2019
Environment is conducive for Lok Sabha polls but not state polls, asks Farooq
Srinagar, March 11: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday raised a question that the environment is conducive…
March 11, 2019
CBI vs Kolkata Police: Opposition attacks Modi Govt
New Delhi, Feb 4: The opposition parties on Monday cornered the Narendra Modi government over the ongoing feud…
February 4, 2019
Regional autonomy is required in J&K as regions are vastly different: Farooq
Abdullah had said he would bring a resolution for autonomy in the state assembly within 30 days of forming the government.
December 21, 2018
Today’s secular democratic India is fighting for RAM not farmers’ issues, says Farooq Abdullah
Dec 8 : Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah launched a scathing attack on the Modi…
December 8, 2018
Farooq Abdullah rules out alliance in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections
Jammu, Dec 7 : Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday…
December 8, 2018
J&K Governor turned out to be a slave of the Centre, says Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, Nov 22 : Condemning Governor Satya Pal Malik’s sudden decision to dissolve the Jammu and Kashmir…
November 22, 2018
Democracy in danger, says Farooq Abdullah at meet with Pawar, Naidu
New Delhi, Nov 1: Accusing the BJP of attacking Constitutional institutions, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday…
November 1, 2018
Lord Ram will not help BJP to win 2019 elections: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Nov 1: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Thursday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party saying they…
November 1, 2018
Shatrughan, Farooq Abdullah attend Sanjay Khan’s autobiography launch
Dia, a close friend of the family, was the host for the event on Sunday. She narrated anecdotes from the life of the actor.
October 29, 2018
Farooq Abdullah threatens Modi government on Article 35A and 370
Srinagar, Sep 8 : National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah has threatened the Narendra Modi…
September 8, 2018
Farooq Abdullah heckled, shown shoes during Eid prayers in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 22: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah was heckled…
August 22, 2018
Kashmiris demand that India which was envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi : Farooq Abdullah attacks Modi
New Delhi, Aug 16 : Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah attacked Prime Minister Narendra…
August 16, 2018
Watch: Man with knife tries to barge inside Kerala House
New Delhi, Aug 4: A man with knife tried to forcibly enter Kerala House in the national capital…
August 4, 2018
Intruder enters Farooq Abdullah’s house, shot dead
Srinagar, Aug 4: An intruder was gunned down by security personnel on Saturday for breaching security at former Chief…
August 4, 2018
Peace in Kashmir impossible without Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
You may not like what I am going to say. We will not have peace in Jammu and Kashmir unless we strike a deal with Pakistan,"
July 20, 2018
Don’t engage in talks with Delhi, Farooq tells separatists
Srinagar, June 10 : Lok Sabha member and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has advised…
June 10, 2018
Farooq wants death penalty for rapists
Srinagar, April 15 (IANS) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday demanded a special Jammu and Kashmir Assembly…
April 15, 2018
Jinnah didn’t want a separate country: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference leader, Farooq Abdullah who is known for his controversial statements again made his critiques to question…
March 4, 2018
India, Pakistan should decide to think of peace: Farooq Abdullah on ceasefire violations
Kashmir: National Conference party leader Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday spoke about the situation on the India- Pakistan border…
February 27, 2018
Khattar’s arrogant behavior reason for my resignation: Suraj Pal Amu
Gurugram, November 29: Haryana’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Media Coordinator Suraj Pal Amu said on Wednesday that…
November 29, 2017
Even as CM, I said J&K has acceded to India but not merged: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Oct 29 : National Conference’s Working President Omar Abdullah on Sunday reiterated his stand that the state of…
October 29, 2017
Release separatists so that they can talk to Home Minister, says Abdullah
Srinagar, Sep 8: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that the National Investigation Agency should…
September 8, 2017
China or Pakistan no threat, forces within the country more dangerous, says Farooq Abdullah
Speaking at 'Sanjhi Virasat Bachao' conclave, Abdullah said China and Pakistan cannot do anything to us, its the thief sitting inside the nation are ruining India and creating differences among the people.
August 17, 2017
Hurriyat also received funds from GoI, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, July 24: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah without naming anyone said Hurriyat also received funds from…
July 24, 2017
Approach US, China to resolve Kashmir issue: Farooq Abdullah to centre
Srinagar, July 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said India should approach third parties, such as…
July 21, 2017
Won’t celebrate Farooq Abdullah’s ‘victory’: NC
Srinagar, April 15 : The National Conference said on Saturday that it won’t celebrate party president and former Chief…
April 15, 2017
Was Atalji anti-national to hold talks with separatists asks Yashwant Sinha
New Delhi, April 12: Former Indian foreign minister Yashwant Sinha has raised serious doubts on Kashmir policy of Prime…
April 12, 2017
Youth sacrificing lives for Kashmir, not for tourism: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, April 5 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and National Conference candidate for the Srinagar parliamentary by-poll, Farooq Abdullah…
April 5, 2017
Farooq Abdullah: Talks, not guns to restore peace in Kashmir
Srinagar, February 24: Taking a strong stance against bullet for bullet remarks, former Union Minister and state Chief…
February 24, 2017
Talks with Pakistan must for Kashmir solution, says Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, Dec 8: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that solution to Kashmir…
December 8, 2016
Farooq Abdullah greets Yashwant Sinha’s visit in Kashmir
National Conference (NC) supremo Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday greeted the visit of BJP leader Yashwant Sinha to Kashmir…
October 27, 2016
Volatility at LoC hits J&K people worst: Farooq
Jammu, Oct 18 : The main victims of the volatile situation on the borders are the people of Jammu…
October 18, 2016
Kashmir solution must to end terror: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Oct 14, 2016: Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that India and Pakistan must talk…
October 14, 2016
Lalu, Farooq Abdullah bat for secular front, BJP mocks
Kolkata, May 27 : Asserting it was imperative to remove the Narendra Modi government to save India from getting…
May 27, 2016
Give autonomy to both J&K and PoK ,says Farooq Abdullah
Suggesting the only way to resolve Kashmir dispute ,Former Union minister and chief of J&K’s main opposition National…
May 10, 2016
Farooq Abdullah calls Mallya a “gentleman, not a crook”
Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah as well as former colleague in Parliament of liquor…
March 11, 2016
Farooq Abdullah attacks Modi says J&K won’t be part of India if Muslims viewed with suspicion
Former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said India will not be able to keep Kashmir if the…
February 25, 2016
Farooq Abdullah bats for dissolution of J&K Assembly
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said that ongoing impasse over the government formation in the…
January 26, 2016