Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon

NC Expels LAHDC-Kargil CEC Jaffer Akhoon After He Defies Alliance, Secures BJP Support

The National Conference has expelled LAHDC-Kargil Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action comes days after Akhoon retained his majority with BJP-backed support, deepening the political crisis over the NC-Congress power-sharing agreement in Kargil. Jul 18, 2026
Ladakh

Political Twist in Kargil: NC, BJP Join Hands to Defeat Congress Bid to Oust Akhoon

In a significant political development in Ladakh, the National Conference and the BJP joined forces in the Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to help Chairman Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon retain his position, defeating the Congress's bid to unseat him through a no-confidence motion. The passage of the council's budget with the support of 20 councillors highlighted an unlikely political convergence between the two rivals, even as they remain bitter opponents in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir. Jul 15, 2026
Faroq-Omar

Political Storm in J&K as Omar Alleges BJP Offered Rs 30 Crore to Poach NC MLAs; BJP Denies Charge

A political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged that the BJP was attempting to topple the National Conference-led government by offering Rs 30 crore to some NC legislators. The BJP dismissed the charge as "baseless" and demanded proof or an apology, while Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary backed Omar Abdullah's claims and NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi alleged that he had been approached to quit the party. Jul 12, 2026
Faroq-Omar

Omar Alleges BJP Offered NC MLA Rs 30 Crore, Ministerial Berth to Topple J&K Government

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that the BJP attempted to destabilise the National Conference-led government by offering one of its MLAs from Jammu up to Rs 30 crore, a ministerial berth, and a promise of statehood. Speaking ahead of the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration, Omar accused the BJP of trying to gain power through defections after being rejected by voters. Jul 11, 2026