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  • ‘Stop This…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Warning To Pakistan After J&K Attacks |

    New Delhi: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has publicly accused Pakistan of orchestrating terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the neighboring nation to halt its aggressive actions. In a strongly worded statement, Farooq stated that Islamabad should ‘put an end’ to its constant attacks and “find a way to be friends… otherwise issues will arise”. 

    The statement came after a troubling surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including a deadly strike late Thursday night on an Army vehicle in Baramulla that killed four people including two soldiers and two civilians. Just three days before, gunmen shot and killed six construction workers and a doctor in Ganderbal. 

    While talking to media in Baramulla, the NC chief said, “These terror attacks will persist in the state until we find a viable solution… we all know where they stem from. For 30 years, I have watched innocent people lose their lives. Why is Pakistan engaging in this, jeopardizing its own future, especially when it’s clear we will never be part of Pakistan?” 

    Baramulla, J&K: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah reacts to the recent terror attack, says, “I have been witnessing this since 1984. This terrorism has not stopped. Many of our colleagues were martyred, but it still continues every year. This means it has not stopped, and you know… pic.twitter.com/isPorL3eCf
    — IANS (@ians_india) October 25, 2024

    He stated that Islamabad is mistaken in believing these attacks will bring Kashmir under its control. “I have been witnessing this since 1984. This terrorism has not stopped. Many of our colleagues were martyred, but it still continues every year,” he remarked, adding that the violence persists due to known sources. “They mistakenly think that this will help them unite Kashmir with Pakistan,” he said. 

    In conversation with news agency ANI, Farooq remarked, “We are not going to be part of Pakistan, so why are they doing this – to disrupt our future? They should look towards their country and the issues out there.” 

    Earlier today, security forces resumed search operations in Baramulla following last night’s clash between the Indian Army and terrorists. The attack on a military vehicle in Baramulla resulted in the deaths of two Indian Army soldiers and two civilian porters, according to Army officials. One soldier and one porter were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment.

  • Farooq Abdullah Announces Alliance With Congress For J&K Assembly Elections After Rahul Gandhi’s Visit |

    Farooq Abdullah has ended speculation by announcing a pre-poll alliance between the National Conference and Congress. This announcement came after Rahul Gandhi and Malikarjun Kharge met with him at his residence. The National Conference has declared a pre-poll alliance with the Congress and CPI(M) in Jammu and Kashmir, in anticipation of the assembly elections scheduled to begin on September 18.

    Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by Congress President Malikarjun Kharge, visited Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar before their departure to Jammu. Rahul was on a two-day visit to the Union Territory.

    At the meeting, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several party leaders were also in attendance. Shortly after Rahul Gandhi’s departure from the Abdullah residence, Farooq Abdullah addressed the media to announce the National Conference’s pre-poll alliance with the Congress and CPI(M) for the forthcoming elections.

    The president of the National Conference said, “There will be an alliance across all 90 assembly seats between the two parties. The paperwork is expected to be completed by tonight. Congress, NC, and CPI(M) will join forces. We are united in our efforts and will contest the elections together. We are optimistic that statehood will be reinstated. Our doors remain open to everyone.”

    Previously, Rahul Gandhi had expressed his party’s and the INDIA block’s commitment to the prompt restoration of statehood in J&K.

    Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition and head of the Congress Party, said, “Restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible is our top priority. Although we had hoped for this to occur before the elections, we are hopeful that statehood will soon be reinstated. This is an unprecedented situation since independence, where a state has been downgraded to a union territory. It is our foremost concern to return their democratic rights. The Congress Party stands in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.”

    Congress President Malikarjun Kharge also spoke on the occasion and said that We want to keep the entire opposition together. 

    Congress President Malikarjun Kharge said “BJP couldn’t ensure elections in J&K. The party announced polls under pressure in the wake of Supreme Court directions. I want to put it on record that BJP can’t suppress the peoples’ voices anymore in J&K. Congress is committed to work for the welfare of the people of J&K. Tall claims of BJP that post Article 370, terrorism has been wiped out in J&K, have fallen flat. Infiltration has gone up and terrorism incidents have also witnessed a spike”

    The Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir will start on September 18 and will be held in three phases and on 4th October results will be announced. 

  • Strength and potential of every girl should be appreciated: Farooq Abdullah

    Strength and potential of every girl should be appreciated: Farooq Abdullah

    National Conference President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah (file photo).

    Srinagar:

    National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the strength and potential of every girl should be appreciated. In a message on the eve of International Girl Child Day, Abdullah said the daughter is a great gift and honor given by God. Is.

    The MP from Srinagar said, “On this International Girl Child Day, let us elevate the voice of girls to greater heights and commit ourselves to creating a world where every girl can lead and thrive.”

    The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir said that NC has taken the lead in women’s education and eliminating gender inequality. He said the party would continue to work for the development and security of “our daughters, sisters and mothers”.

    (Except the headline, this story has not been edited by the NDTV team and is published directly from a syndicated feed.)