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BJP vows Kashmir liquor lock down if Omar Abdullah govt won’t halt alcohol licensing

BJP vows Kashmir liquor lock down if Omar Abdullah govt won’t halt alcohol licensing

Jammu and Kashmir politics hit a new high in Srinagar as the BJP accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of prioritising “revenue over morality” by allowing liquor shops. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur warned that if licensing policy isn’t reversed, party workers will physically shut outlets and keep protests going. The BJP also demanded a complete ban on sale and purchase in the Kashmir division. Omar Abdullah defended the approach, saying no new shops are opening and alcohol is only permitted where religious beliefs allow choice.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Kargil LAHDC councillors file no confidence as CEC allegedly refuses rotational power deal

Kargil LAHDC councillors file no confidence as CEC allegedly refuses rotational power deal

Councillors in Kargil’s LAHDC have submitted a no-confidence motion against Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon of the National Conference, citing a breakdown in a rotational power-sharing agreement with the Congress-NC alliance. The coalition had won 22 of 26 seats in 2023, with Akhoon’s CEC tenure ending April 18. Congress leader Asgar Ali Karbalai alleges Akhoon refuses to step down despite repeated requests, and claims the motion has majority support, triggering a floor test.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Jammu Kashmir alcohol row erupts as National Conference cites 1970s refusal to ban liquor

Jammu Kashmir alcohol row erupts as National Conference cites 1970s refusal to ban liquor

Jammu and Kashmir politics is heating up over alcohol sales, with the National Conference opposing a ban by pointing to past experience and expected revenue loss. The PDP asks why J&K can’t be made “dry” like Gujarat. Critics say both sides are avoiding concrete solutions as the administration simultaneously pushes a campaign against drugs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
NC MP Ruhullah warns BJP aims for China style one party rule using institutions

NC MP Ruhullah warns BJP aims for China style one party rule using institutions

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi alleged that the BJP is pushing India toward a China-style one nation one party system. He said democratic institutions, elections, and federal principles are being reworked to serve partisan interests, raising fears over how opposition voices will be treated. His comments come amid ongoing political speculation within the party and broader national debate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Mehbooba Mufti slams National Conference for dragging Quran into Rajya Sabha cross voting row

Mehbooba Mufti slams National Conference for dragging Quran into Rajya Sabha cross voting row

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the National Conference of dragging Quran into a partisan Rajya Sabha cross-voting dispute to hide governance failures. PDP leaders rejected NC’s claim that legislators should swear on the Quran to prove they did not back BJP in last year’s elections, calling the allegations a diversion. The standoff intensifies political rhetoric ahead of further parliamentary scrutiny.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandits departure was the region biggest loss and urges their return

Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandits departure was the region biggest loss and urges their return

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has urged the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their ancestral homes, calling their departure the biggest loss for the region. He said Kashmir should remain a shared homeland where all communities can live and thrive together, positioning the issue as central to future coexistence and stability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Sajjad Lone alleges BJP NC PDP match fixing in Rajya Sabha polls calling democracy a farce

Sajjad Lone alleges BJP NC PDP match fixing in Rajya Sabha polls calling democracy a farce

Jammu and Kashmir’s People’s Conference president Sajjad Gani Lone has accused BJP, National Conference and PDP of colluding in “match-fixing” during the 2025 Rajya Sabha elections. Lone framed the allegation as an assault on democratic norms, claiming the contest was manipulated rather than fought on principles. The remarks intensify tensions in J-K’s already strained political landscape.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Omar Abdullah calls statehood delay punishment after BJP targets political linkage claim

Omar Abdullah calls statehood delay punishment after BJP targets political linkage claim

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at BJP leader Sunil Sharma’s comments on statehood restoration. Sharma argued the process should not be tied to any political leader or family, while also questioning the current government’s performance. Abdullah, meanwhile, accused the central government of using the delay as “punishment,” adding fresh heat to the political dispute.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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