Dinesh Manhotra

Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

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Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

Blaming the BJP-led government at the Centre for downgrading Jammu and Kashmir into a "half-state," Kejriwal said, "If Omar Abdullah faces any problems in governance, he can ask me for advice. I have successfully run the government in Delhi."

Oct 13, 2024

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

First time in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress got only one seat in Jammu province. After this debacle, a blame game has started among senior leaders.

Oct 13, 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Wangchuk, along with his supporters, marched to Delhi from Leh demanding the resumption of stalled dialogue between agitating groups of Ladakh and the Union Government.

Oct 13, 2024

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Gujjars and Bakerwals to challenge Pahari tribe's eligibility for reserved ST seats in Supreme Court. Tribal leaders claim election violates constitutional provisions, demand halt of oath-taking by nine newly elected MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 13, 2024

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in Delhi to pressure the Union Government to restart stalled dialogue with agitating groups of Ladakh.

Oct 12, 2024

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

After meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, Omar Abdullah said that the oath ceremony is likely to be held on Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2024

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said that maintaining the spirit of the coalition is more important than getting the number of ministerial berths in the new government.

Oct 11, 2024

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

Amid ongoing dialogue with the coalition partner Congress, the National Conference managed to get the support of four Independent MLAs to secure a simple majority on its own in the assembly.

Oct 10, 2024

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

In the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the first time a female was elected on the mandate of the BJP. Shagun Parihar, who lost her father and uncle in a terror attack in November 2018 defeated National Conference's stalwart Sajjad Kitchloo on Muslim majority Kishtwar seat.

Oct 10, 2024

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Not only did candidates of BJP, PDP, BSP, and J&K Apni Party get fewer votes than NOTA, but even a former minister and ex-MLA received fewer votes than NOTA in the Jammu-South Assembly segment.

Oct 9, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections - List of Winners

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

As five out of a total of seven Independents are rebels of the National Conference, the party leadership has approached these winning candidates to become part of the new government.

Oct 9, 2024

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

The National Conference emerged as a single-largest party by winning 42 seats. Four rebel candidates of the party also won the election as Independents.

Oct 9, 2024

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

With a hope of making inroads in the Muslim-majority twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, the BJP-led Union Government at the Centre granted Scheduled Tribe status to the ethnic Pahari tribe in February this year.

Oct 9, 2024

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Omar Abdullah, who was earlier hesitant to contest Assembly elections in Union Territory, is all set to win both Ganderbal and Budgam seats.

Oct 8, 2024

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

While J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina is trailing on the Nowshera Assembly segment of the Rajouri district, Congress stalwart and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand is in third place in Jammu district Chhamb seat.

Oct 8, 2024

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

Instructions have been given to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of any rumours related to the counting.

Oct 7, 2024

Give me 50 Assembly seats, will resolve Kashmir issue, says Engineer Rashid

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Asking political parties to delay the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid said that his party is ready to collaborate with any party to achieve the target of statehood.

Oct 7, 2024

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

As per the forecast of most exit polls, the BJP is likely to maintain its dominance in Jammu province, and the NC-Congress alliance to sweep Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

During the last 15 days security forces have eliminated seven terrorists in different parts of Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

The former Chief Minister said that the BJP's attempts to weaken the incoming government clearly indicate that the Saffron Party has accepted its defeat in the elections.

Oct 4, 2024

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'