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| Karra remains silent on qualification of PDP as like-minded party | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 2: The Congress Party in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday remained silent on whether the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a “like minded party” or not and would the NC-Cong alliance extend an invitation to the PDP if the need arises.
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress’ Committee (JKPCC) Chief extended open invitation to all the “like minded parties” without naming who are the parties that can join the Congress-NC alliance.
JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra while talking to the reporters here said, “If the need arises, our doors are open for all like-minded people, forces, parties and even individuals. We can discuss this with our alliance partner so that we can talk to such people if there is a need.”
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| BJP’s core group discusses post-poll scenario | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 2: After the successful conduct of all the phases of assembly elections, the Core Group of BJP discussed the post-poll scenario in the Union Territory.
The BJP's core group meeting, held under the chairmanship of party leader Ram Madhav, was filled with optimism and confidence after the completion of the three-phase Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
The party leaders were buoyant about forming a government with the support of Independents and smaller parties.
They were hopeful of emerging as the single largest party, with the National Conference (NC) coming in second and the Congress party taking third place.
According to sources, the BJP leader... | |
| | | | Amit Shah congratulates J&K voters for massive turnout in phase-3 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 2: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday congratulated people of J&K for unprecedented voter turnout in phase 3 of J&K Assembly polls.
He said the enthusiastic participation in polls demonstrates the return of peace and a sense of security in J&K. “Congratulations to our sisters and brothers in Jammu and Kashmir for registering an unprecedented 69.65% voter turnout in the third phase of the assembly polls held yesterday. Their enthusiastic participation d... | |
| | | | Peaceful J&K elections, restoration of democracy: Hardeep Puri | | |  NEW DELHI, Oct 2:
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Referring to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday that a significant shift from a tumultuous past to a peaceful democratic process marked a restoration of democracy in the region.
He noted that the region has transitioned from having a “stone-pelting industry” to witnessing a remarkable 65-66% voter turnout considering it a substantial victory.
“The ground situation in J-K before the elections was, there... | |
| | | | Swachh Bharat campaign becoming new path to prosperity: PM Modi | | | 
NEW DELHI, Oct 2:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Swachh Bharat Mission as the largest and most successful people’s movement of the 21st century, emphasising its impact on public health and wellbeing.
Addressing an event to mark 10 years of the mission, Modi said that mass participation has transformed the campaign into a new path to prosperity for India.
“You all made the Swachh Bharat Mission a success,” the prime minister said while noting that over 28... | |
| | | | Hope big powers ensure there is no World War III: Farooq on ongoing Iran-Israel conflict | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 2: In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday, stressed the need for peace and hoped that the big powers of the world will ensure that there is no third World War.
“I hope the big powers of the world will ensure that there is no World War III…People are dying on both sides. Humanity is dead. The Russia-Ukraine war is also going on. May God bring back humanity,” Farooq Abdullah said.
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| | | | BJP’s candidate Bukhari dies of heart attack | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 2: Former minister and BJP candidate from Surankote, Mushtaq Ahmad Shah Bukhari, died on Wednesday after collapsing at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, party leaders said.
He was 75 and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.
Bukhari was unwell for some time and suffered a heart attack at 7 am, leading to his death, a BJP leader said.
Bukhari, a two-time former MLA from Surankote, joined the BJP in February this year after the ... | |
| | | | Wangchuk detained again after release | | |  NEW DELHI, Oct 2:
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 other protestors from Ladakh who are under detention on Wednesday continued their indefinite fast, saying they find their rights “trampled upon” on Gandhi Jayanti, a day that symbolizes peace and democracy.
Wangchuk was leading ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’, which began from Leh a month ago. They were detained on Monday night. In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, Jigmat Paljor, Coordinator Apex Body, said their detention, ... | |
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