Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code legislation in Parliament rather than through individual states, citing dissent among its NDA allies. He also commented on the BRICS summit’s joint statement on the Pahalgam attack and cautioned against over‑reliance on foreign praise.
The BRICS countries, while adopting the New Delhi Declaration for the ongoing summit, condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah challenged the Centre to bring the Uniform Civil Code to Parliament rather than pushing it through individual states, while emphasizing India's foreign policy independence.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the reference to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, calling it a diplomatic win for India, while refusing to comment on Pakistan’s omission. He also welcomed any reduction in troop deployment along India’s northern borders.
BJP using ‘backdoor route’ to implement UCC, should legislate in Parliament: Omar Abdullah The Hindu'If Allies Aren't Ready, How Will Uniform Civil Code Be Implemented': Omar Abdullah NDTVBJP Allies in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar Strike Cautious Note as Shah Promises UCC in 21-NDA Ruled States The Wire IndiaSupporting UCC is an option, but no decision yet, says TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna The News Minute‘No reason to make haste’: JD(U) takes cautious stand on UCC, says it will decide after studying Bill The Times of India
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended a screening of the series 'Mirzapur' at Srinagar's sole operational multiplex during the second day of a four‑day film festival. He said the presence of leading artists and filmmakers would strengthen the region’s association with cinema and help build a vibrant film ecosystem.
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Abdullah criticised the police, alleging that different standards were being applied depending on whom the protest was directed against.
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Jammu and Kashmir’s 6.83% electricity tariff hike has triggered a fresh political battle, with the opposition targeting Omar Abdullah’s government and Farooq Abdullah linking the region’s economic dependence on Delhi to the demand for restoration of Article 370.
L-G Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah express their anguish, direct immediate assistance
