Jammu and Kashmir marked the 7th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A under heavy security across the Valley.

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated August 5 as a landmark in Jammu and Kashmir's integration and development, opposition parties including the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) observed the day as a "Black Day", demanding the restoration of statehood and special constitutional status.

Security was tightened across Srinagar, with checkpoints reinforced and restrictions imposed to prevent protests. Opposition leaders accused authorities of denying them the democratic right to demonstrate, while BJP leaders highlighted improvements in security, tourism, and economic activity since 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described August 5, 2019, as the beginning of a transformative chapter for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing peace, prosperity, and development over the past seven years.


Article 370 Anniversary: BJP Celebrates, Opposition Observes Black Day

The National Conference will go ahead with its July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, while the BJP will stage a Secretariat Gherao in Srinagar over the alleged jobs outsourcing scam.

NC to go ahead with Jantar Mantar protest on July 20; BJP announces Secretariat Gherao in Srinagar the same day

The remark, which blended nationalist (Rashtrawadi) and religious (Hindu) identifiers, immediately drew sharp objections from National Conference members, who accused her of injecting communal rhetoric into an official discussion

Chaos in J&K assembly as BJP MLA's remark sparks row

In a statement, Congress highlighted that the seat-sharing discussions were “not so pleasant,” citing unmet expectations from the alliance forged during the 2024 Assembly elections. Congress leaders and cadres reportedly endured “humiliations and apathy” from NC, straining the coalition.

Congress-NC alliance faces tensions over Rajya Sabha seat sharing, yet vows to unite against BJP

Jammu and Kashmir assembly session commences with emotional tributes, heated clashes

Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, stepped down from his position as the MLA for the Budgam constituency on Monday, opting to keep his Ganderbal seat, a stronghold of the National Conference (NC), after getting elected from both.

India: J&K CM Omar Abdullah resigns as Budgam MLA, chooses family stronghold Ganderbal

Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the next chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir on October 16. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at 11:30 am. On Monday (Oct 14), Abdullah, representing the National Conference, shared on X a letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inviting him to take the oath on that date.

Omar Abdullah to be sworn in as Jammu & Kashmir chief minister on October 16

In a fresh twist in Jammu and Kashmir politics, four Independent MLAs have extended support to the National Conference for the formation of government. With this development, the National Conference has hit the magic number of 46 on its own.

J&K: Omar Abdullah elected as National Conference legislature party leader

The Congress and National Conference have finalised an agreement for seat-sharing for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, senior leaders from both parties announced on Monday (August 26).

J&K elections: National Conference, Congress finalise seat-sharing formula | Check details

Political party National Conference (NC) has announced a pre-poll alliance with the Congress and CPI(M) in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the assembly elections in the Indian Union Territory starting September 18.

NC announces pre-poll alliance with Congress for upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir

The National Conference (NC) announced candidature for the two Parliamentary seats in the Kashmir Valley on Friday (Apr 12). Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah announced that former chief minister and NC Vice President, Omar Abdullah will be their candidate from North Kashmir's Baramulla Parliamentary constituency.

Lok Sabha elections: Omar Abdullah to contest from North Kashmir’s Baramulla

The BJP on Monday accused National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah of making "seditious and anti-national" remarks on the issue of restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and said he had become a "hero in China".

Farooq Abdullah has become a 'hero in China': BJP hits out at National Conference supremo over his comments on Article 370

A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since abrogation of Article 370.

National Conference delegation meets Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar, clarifies stand on Article 370

A 15-member National Conference (NC) delegation on Saturday met party President Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar. Farooq and his son Omar Abdullah are under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5.

Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference delegation meets Farooq Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has swept all the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir valley while the BJP continued its winning mark on Jammu, Udhampur and Ladakh parliamentary seats.

Lok Sabha election results 2019: National Conference sweeps Kashmir, BJP seals Jammu and Ladakh division

Watch this segment of India Election Watch for latest updates of India Election as on 23rd April 2019.

India Election Watch; 23rd April 2019

Srinagar is going to the polls for the second time in two years and this Lok Sabha constituency - comprising three districts of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal – is scheduled to go for polls on April 18 in the second phase of the five-phased elections in the state.

Srinagar: A high stakes battle for PDP, National Conference

The terrorists on Tuesday hurled a grenade at the residence of National Conference (NC) leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat's house in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

J&K: Grenade hurled at former National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat's house

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Friday said her People's Democratic Party (PDP) had an alliance with the BJP knowing it will be 'suicidal'.

Had alliance with BJP knowing it will be suicidal: Mehbooba Mufti

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Monday ruled out a pre-poll alliance with any party for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, saying his party had joined hands with the PDP and Congress to "save the state".

Omar Abdullah rules out pre-poll alliance for Assembly elections in J&K

National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to start a sustained dialogue process and advocated an Ireland-type settlement model to resolve the Kashmir issue.

Farooq Abdullah urges India, Pak to start sustained dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir Friday condemned the killing of two National Conference (NC) workers in a militant attack here, saying targeting political workers who "champion the cause of the masses" was "downright appalling".

J-K political parties condemn killing of NC workers by terrorists

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Friday said he had a 'great session' at University of California in the US and termed an attempt to heckle him 'tamasha' by just four people

Heckling in US just tamasha, says Omar

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah noted that 'further division of nation' will only cause more destruction

'Our enemy is not across border but among ourselves,' says Farooq Abdullah 

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