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Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah. (Photo: File)

Centre failed to deliver on promises, says Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah said that Modi government presents a tale of failures and misgovernance.

28 Mar 2019 4:28 AM

YSR Congress to file defamation case against Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah levelled this allegation while addressing an election campaign meeting in support of the ruling Telugu Desam Party.

27 Mar 2019 8:55 PM

Abdullah, who is seeking re-election from the constituency, was accompanied by his son and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah and other party leaders to the office of Returning Officer, Srinagar, where he filed his nomination papers. (Photo: File)

Farooq Abdullah files nomination papers for Srinagar LS seat

The police barricaded the entire area for security to prevent any untoward incident and did not allow any supporters at the venue.

25 Mar 2019 1:44 PM

Farooq said we have to live in this country and strengthen it and its secular ethos which was preached by Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Farooq Abdullah leads campaigning of alliance candidates in Jammu

Abdullah said the NC has come out to save this country from divisive politics.

22 Mar 2019 2:05 PM

Congress, National Conference pact for ‘friendly’ contest

The alliance, they asserted, was formed in the national interest and to help strengthen secular forces in the sensitive state and beyond.

21 Mar 2019 1:55 AM

"Jawaharlal Nehru's daughter (India Gandhi) gave atom bomb to the nation to make it strong. She gave her blood for the nation and her son," Abdullah said. (Image: File)

J-K alliance sealed: Congress gets 2, NC 1; friendly contest on 3 LS seats

There will be a "friendly contest" between the two parties on the Baramulla, Anantnag and Ladakh seats, Abdullah said.

20 Mar 2019 9:06 PM

Farooq Abdullah would contest from Srinagar. (Photo: ANI)

Cong, NC forges alliance for J&K Assembly polls

Ghulam Nabi Azad said, 'Alliance finalised in the national interest, to strengthen secular forces in J&K.'

20 Mar 2019 3:29 PM

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during “Jansewa Ka Ek Avlokan” function in Jammu on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Congress, NC may contest 6 J&K seats together

J&K has six Lok Sabha seats — three in the Kashmir Valley, two in the Jammu division, and one in the Ladakh division.

18 Mar 2019 2:57 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah (Photo: File)

Omar will be chief ministerial candidate in JK: Farooq Abdullah

Kick-starting the party's campaign for the Lok Sabha polls here, the party chief said he will represent Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament.

17 Mar 2019 7:50 PM

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Elect those who will ensure your voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Our party is the only credible voice of all the regions of Jammu and Kashmir," Abdullah said.

12 Mar 2019 8:29 PM

Balakot airstrike was executed to win polls: Farooq Abdullah

He alleged that an atmosphere of fear is being created in the country to help BJP in the polls.

12 Mar 2019 2:40 AM

Muslims feel threatened, minorities feel threatened...that is unfortunate," Omar Abdullah said. (File Photo)

Minorities feeling threatened under current leadership: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the ruling dispensation in the country was creating rifts between various religions.

09 Mar 2019 8:55 AM

Amit Shah also said that there is zero tolerance on terrorism and Pulwama terror attack would be avenged. (Photo: ANI)

Those who provoke youth of valley, send their children abroad: Amit Shah

Targeting Congress, NC and PDP, Shah said all the three parties are 'Parivarwadi' parties who care only for their families.

24 Feb 2019 4:24 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Congress chairperson Farooq Abdullah, NCP's Majeed Memon, Trinamool Congress' Derek O' Brien, DMK's Tiruchi Siva and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav were among those who met the TDP chief to express their support. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fight for special status: Andhra CM's day long fast shows Oppn unity

Naidu's 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (a day-long protest for justice), which began at 8 am, is likely to end at around 8 pm.

11 Feb 2019 2:53 PM

A number of opposition party leaders, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, are expected to extend their support to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief's fast. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘PM not following raj dharma’: Andhra CM, on fast seeking special status

Naidu alleged central government did grave injustice to Andhra and it would have 'repercussions on national unity'.

11 Feb 2019 10:53 AM

A file photo of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti interacting with students during an event in Jammu and Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti desperate to reconnect with her voters

Mufti quickly made her mark as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, taking on the government of the then chief minister Farooq Abdullah.

07 Jan 2019 6:10 AM

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: File)

RSS always wanted the division of Kashmir

Jammu’s secession from J&K may be a distant prospect. Meanwhile, a lot of damage will be done by this communal agitation against the Valley.

06 Jan 2019 12:16 AM

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah also criticised the Centre's decision to allow 10 agencies to intercept 'any information' on computers and said the move would be detrimental to the country's interests. (Photo: PTI)

‘Rahul Gandhi no longer a Pappu, proved his mettle’: Farooq Abdullah

The former Jammu and Kashmir CM also hailed opening of the Kartarpur corridor as a 'step in the right direction'.

22 Dec 2018 11:25 AM

'By making such a statement the real face of communal approach of the National Conference has come in open,' BJP J&K Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi said. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP slams Farooq Abdullah for 'promising' regional autonomy in J&K

Abdullah had on Thursday promised regional autonomy if his party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir after next year's assembly election.

22 Dec 2018 11:08 AM

BJP leader and former MLA Gagan Bhagat with party president Farooq Abdullah after he joined National Conference in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

NC chief promises regional autonomy within 30 days

The SAC report had also recommended sweeping changes in Centre-state relations.

21 Dec 2018 1:24 AM

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