Onkareshwar Pandey The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a series of restrictions since 5, August, 2019 post the bill to carry out the reorganisation of the state was passed by the Indian Parliament. Significant among these was detention of the political leadership. There was a lot of pressure from the political opposition within the country and also … [Read more...] about Vibrant democracy will be the cornerstone of politics in J&K
Farooq Abdullah
Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jasbir Sarai The more things change, the more they stay the same! This old phrase can be most aptly applied to the theatrics of talks that the Hurriyat stage-manages every time a new Government takes charge in the centre. This time there were two differences in the script. First, the NDA government was sworn in for a second term with a massive majority, so, it was not really … [Read more...] about Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jammu and Kashmir: Show the door to the I, me, myself leadership
Jasbir Sarai Voting for the parliamentary elections has culminated in many segments of Jammu and Kashmir. There is no change in the scenario whatsoever. A select few who call themselves leaders of the masses have participated as candidates as they have in all elections earlier. The only difference is their advancing years which are not inhibiting their thirst for power. They … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Show the door to the I, me, myself leadership
Poor political leadership continues to plague J&K
Jaibans Singh As the people of Jammu and Kashmir get on to vote for their representatives in the Parliament, it becomes relevant here to dwell on the report card of the esteemed Members of Parliament (MPs) of the state elected by the people in the 2014 elections. Many of them have not completed their terms. Tariq Hamid Karra, MP from Srinagar constituency resigned in … [Read more...] about Poor political leadership continues to plague J&K
Jammu and Kashmir is ready and poised for polls
Jaibans Singh Parliamentary elections in India generate a lot of excitement; there are fierce debates and commentaries with predictions of the result being made by one and all. The entire exercise has a festive sheen! Social media has added yet another dimension to the process. Elections throw up a unique and challenging situation in Jammu and Kashmir. While the discussion … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir is ready and poised for polls