Peoples Democratic Party
Real challenge in J&K is to manage complex web of public expectations: PDP
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has said that governing Jammu and Kashmir requires a "delicate dance" with the Centre. "Governing J&K effectively requires a delicate dance with New Delhi, as acknowledged by the new government (in Jammu and Kashmir)," the PDP said in its monthly newsletter 'Speak Up' The party said its late patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed knew that for J-K's larger interest, unconventional paths must be explored, urging the BJP to adopt a more conciliatory approach akin to that of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. "So, even with BJP's limited local influence, strategic engagement is necessary to leverage what rightfully belongs to J&K. Recent arbitrary dismissals of two employees, even with a popular government in place, raise questions. For now, all eyes are on the new government," the party said. The PDP said in Jammu and Kashmir, winning an election might be the simplest part of the political journey. "The real challenge is managing the complex web of public .
 "Real challenge in J&K is to manage complex web of public expectations: PDP")
PDP's J-K polls manifesto: Article 370, diplomatic talks, Kashmiri pandits
Peoples Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti promises Article 370 restoration, diplomatic dialogues with Pakistan, and return of Kashmiri pandits in J-K Assembly elections manifesto
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China has $3 trillion of 'hidden' currency reserves, says US economist
A lot of the country's foreign-exchange reserves don't show up in the official books of the People's Bank of China, the former US trade and Treasury official wrote in a report
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J&K: On the cusp of change, but challenges remain for political parties
The unstated premise is that existing political parties will now face a big challenge - both from locals and 'outsiders'
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Return of the prodigal: 'Separatist' Shah Faesal back in the service
Faesal's reinstatement in the IAS portends ill for the premier civil service and will impact the government's position in cases that might come up before the Central Administrative Tribunal and other
Democrats eye Biden's Supreme Court pick to revive 2022 prospects
Democrats stung by a series of election year failures to deliver legislative wins for their most loyal voters may have been buoyed by the prospect that Biden will name the first Black woman
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US Senate Democrats, Republicans reach deal on $480-bn debt limit increase
Senate leaders have reached agreement on a deal that staves off any default on federal payments into December
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Can Kashmiris emulate farmers' agitation for restoration of special status?
As resisting the idea of a unitary state is dubbed 'anti-national' these days, peaceful protests in Kashmir will have to go the extra mile to emphasise they are not against India's unity and integrity
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The Kashmir valley has rejected PM Narendra Modi's 'Gram Swaraj'
Delhi's plans to marginalise the 'dynastic' political parties have gone awry and it may have to push the assembly polls further down the calendar
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Mehbooba Mufti holds 1st PDP meeting after release from 14-month detention
PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti held her first party meeting in Srinagar on Thursday, nine days after her release from a 14-month detention on October 13
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PDP calls for release of all youths arrested after Article 370 abrogation
The Peoples Democratic Party alleged that an atmosphere of despair and distrust was prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, which it termed "worrisome"
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Cracks appear in Kashmiri political class as govt seeks middle ground
The first anniversary of the abrupt revocation of the region's special status is barely making headlines but Kashmiris have not forgotten the trauma
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Omar, Mehbooba booked under Public Safety Act on last day of detention
Earlier in the day, the PSA was also slapped on two political stalwarts from NC and its arch-rival PDP
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Article 370: Farooq Abdullah's daughter, sister detained during protest
The Supreme Court last month allowed Mufti's daughter Iltija to travel from Chennai to Srinagar to meet her mother
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Silent anger: Kashmiri civil disobedience has become a headache for Delhi
It is increasingly clear is that after August 5, Kashmiris feel that this is the end of the road for politics within India
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In Kashmir, the initial bravado seems to be giving way to nervousness
The biggest error of judgement by decision-makers in Delhi may be the removal of the mainstream political parties of the state from the public sphere by imprisoning their leaders
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Jammu lawmaker Vikramaditya Singh resigns from PDP over party issues
No longer possible for me to be part of a party that disregards the demands and aspirations of Jammu: Vikramaditya
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