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In a close fight, Altaf Bukhari faces NC’s organisational might in Chanpora

Locked in a tough battle with National Conference candidate and businessman Mushtaq Guroo, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari is not taking the elections lightly

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari is contesting from Chanpora. (File)

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Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Apni Party issues notice to Budgam candidate over support to Omar Abdullah

Budgam Muntazir Mohiudin, who is also the chief spokesperson of the Apni Party had quit the election race, saying he considered Omar Abdullah a suitable candidate for Budgam who could resolve the problems of Budgam

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Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Apni Party backs Taj Mohi-ud-din for J&K polls from Uri

Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari backs independent candidate Taj Mohi-ud-Din for Uri. PDP withdraws support after Bukhari's announcement ahead of elections.

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Taj Mohiuddin, who is contesting as an Independent candidate from Uri assembly segment in Baramulla. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Corrspondent, Rinagar

Altaf Bukhari to contest J&K elections from Srinagar’s Chanpora

Altaf Bukhari has started campaigning in the constituency which comprises the civil lines areas of Srinagar

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Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Former Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu quits in another jolt to Apni Party

Junaid Azim Mattu is the fifth prominent face to leave the outfit after its dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections

Former Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu (File)

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Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Looking to shed BJP’s ‘B team’ label, Apni Party vows J&K’s statehood in manifesto

Addressing the conscious effort to carve its own identity, Apni Party general secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir said their opponents had earlier been successful in convincing the people of a certain proximity with the BJ

Apni Party president and former J&K minister Altaf Bukhari (File)

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Updated on Aug 22, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

J&K polls: Apni Party manifesto promises restoration of statehood

Party will press for constitutional guarantees to preserve the culture and special identity of Jammu and Kashmir, similar to the provisions of Article 371 in some north-eastern states, including land and job protection.

Apni Party general secretary Rafi Mir along with other senior leaders releases the party’s manifesto in Srinagar on Wednesday. (X)

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Updated on Aug 21, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Tribal leader Zafar Manhas quits Apni Party

The Pahari leader, a former MLC, was one of the founding leaders of Apni Party when it was formed by Altaf Bukhari in March 2020 following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. Before 2020, Manhas as well as Bukhari were associated with the People’s Democratic Party.

After the Apni Party candidates lost deposits in Srinagar, and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats in recent Lok Sabha elections, many leaders within the party have left or are contemplating leaving the party especially with the announcement of assembly elections from September 18. (Representational image)

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Updated on Aug 21, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Noor Sheikh quits Apni Party, 3rd in recent past

Sources said Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who had won the 2014 assembly elections on the PDP ticket, is likely to rejoin the party in the coming days.

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Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Will not accept Delhi-like statehood for J&K: Altaf Bukhari

Altaf Bukhari said the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir must be the same as it was before August 5, 2019

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Updated on Jul 03, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

72% migrant votes went to AP, PC in Kashmir: ECI data

An analysis of the Form 20 results sheets of the three parliamentary constituencies of Kashmir – Anantnag-Rajouri, Baramulla and Srinagar- revealed that 72% of the migrant votes polled in special booths set up in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi were cast for AP and PC

Many of these are those Kashmir pandits who migrated from Kashmir valley in 1990s and are living in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

J&K Lok Sabha polls: NC-Cong combine buoyant after bagging 41% vote share

An analysis of the Form 20 result sheets of all five parliamentary constituencies from the UT revealed that 51.59 lakh people cast their vote in the elections

Analysts say the NC and Congress’ decision to come together yielded good results for them in the Lok Sabha polls and that the parties can replicate the success in the assembly elections as well. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 08, 2024 05:33 PM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Mehbooba Mufti faces a tough battle for political survival in Anantnag-Rajouri

Despite a postponed polling date and intense campaigning, Mufti remains hopeful, leveraging voter turnout and support from her home districts.

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mehbooba Mufti during a press conference, at party headquarters in Srinagar, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_11_2024_000048A)(PTI)

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Published on May 25, 2024 12:15 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan

Srinagar Lok Sabha: NC turf to witness three-way contest

As Srinagar will go to the polls on Monday amid tight security, the National Conference (NC) will try to retain this seat, though the party is facing a tough challenge from the Apni Party and the PDP this time.

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party raise slogans during an election campaign rally addressed by candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah in Srinagar on Saturday. (AFP)

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Updated on May 12, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

A triangular contest shapes up in Srinagar as voters ask for development

Srinagar's Lok Sabha constituency is set for a triangular contest between the National Conference, the Apni Party, and the People’s Democratic Party

Srinagar, May 07 (ANI): Students take part in a voting awareness campaign in the wake of Lok Sabha polls, at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
(Imran Nissar)

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Published on May 10, 2024 09:23 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Ashiq Hussain

Altaf Bukhari’s Apni Party extends support to Sajad Lone in Baramulla

Altaf Bukhari’s Apni Party has already announced candidates for Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats, but will support Sajad Lone in Baramulla

Sajad Lone is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Kashmir’s Baramulla. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Sajad Lone eyes ‘dear friend’ Altaf Bukhari’s support in Baramulla

Sajad Lone also offers his party’s support to Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar in efforts to put up united front against National Conference

Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone (File photo)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

BJP contesting through proxy candidates, Omar Abdullah tells voters in Anantnag

Omar Abdullah, who held a roadshow and addressed gatherings in Kashmir’s Anantnag, said the BJP was showing hesitation to own their candidates belonging to the Peoples Conference and Apni Party

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah addressed gatherings in Kashmir’s Anantnag. (File photo)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Apni Party open to talks with like-minded parties for alliance

The Apni Party that was formed by former minister Altaf Bukhari after the abrogation of Article 370 comprises mostly former legislators and ministers who left the PDP and other parties after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

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Published on Mar 19, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Gupkar alliance has betrayed people of Jammu and Kashmir: Apni Party’s Altaf Bukhari

On the fourth foundation day of the Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari said that People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir yet again

Jammu and Kashmir-based Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

No-confidence motion moved against Srinagar devp council chief

Srinagar DDC chairperson Malik and his deputy are members of the Apni Party which is led by Altaf Bukhari

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Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Hold elections to J-K Assembly with Lok Sabha polls: J&K politician

He said the Supreme Court has also directed the Centre to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September 2024.

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari (PTI)

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Published on Feb 11, 2024 11:56 PM IST

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Lone- Bukhari bonhomie: People’s Conference, Apni Party may contest LS polls in alliance

The Lok Sabha polls are going to be the first big elections in Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, National Conference (NC) won three Kashmir seats while BJP wrested two seats of Jammu and a lone seat of Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference Chairman Sajjad Lone. (PTI)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2024 11:25 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Apni Party expels Baig

Baig, who had won last assembly polls from high profile Baramulla assembly segment in 2014 on the People’s Democratic Party ticket, quit the PDP in 2019 along with many other leaders

Former legislator Javeed Baig was expelled from the Apni Party on Monday for anti-party activities. (Ht file photo)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2024 12:49 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Will do justice with minorities if voted to power: Altaf Bukhari

Altaf Bukhari assured the delegation led by district president minority cell, Dalbir Singh that he would do justice with the minorities in Jammu and Kashmir for their social, political, and educational uplift. He held threadbare discussion regarding the Sikh community and protection of cultural heritage of the minorities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apni Party president Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that his party will do justice with the minorities, if voted to power in Jammu and Kashmir. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2023 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Apni Party spokesperson Baig blames Phari community leadership for sabotaging reservation bill

The bill, pertaining to Scheduled Tribe status for Phari community in Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Lok Sabha at the beginning of the monsoon session , however, it wasn’t taken up that had caused worries among the Phari community

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Updated on Aug 14, 2023 03:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Evening brief: J&K's Hurriyat opposes NIA’s death penalty plea to Yasin Mali

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Published on May 28, 2023 05:03 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Valley comes together for Shab-e-Qadr prayers at Srinagar’s iconic Jamia Masjid

Shab-e-Qadr prayers offered Srinagar’s iconic Jamia Masjid for first time after the abrogation of Article 370 amid outrage over Jummatul Vida prayers being disallowed at the historic mosque last week

Thousands of people gathered at the Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid in old city Nawhatta to offer special Tarawih prayers. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2023 04:04 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Srinagar’s old city eidgah in limbo

A police official privy to the developments said the administration is unlikely to give security celarance for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Srinagar’s eidgah ahead of the upcoming G20 meetings

Friday prayers had earlier been disallowed at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid on the occasion of Jummatul Vida or the final Friday of Ramadan. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2023 03:35 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Nothing new, have been Z+ protectee since 2015: Altaf Bukhari on security upgrade

Apni Party’s Altaf Bukhari says he has received foolproof security within and outside Jammu and Kashmir has been a Z+ protectee for the last eight years

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari was given Z+ protectee by the Centre. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:35 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

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Locked in a tough battle with National Conference candidate and businessman Mushtaq Guroo, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari is not taking the elections lightly

Budgam Muntazir Mohiudin, who is also the chief spokesperson of the Apni Party had quit the election race, saying he considered Omar Abdullah a suitable candidate for Budgam who could resolve the problems of Budgam

Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari backs independent candidate Taj Mohi-ud-Din for Uri. PDP withdraws support after Bukhari's announcement ahead of elections.

Altaf Bukhari has started campaigning in the constituency which comprises the civil lines areas of Srinagar

Junaid Azim Mattu is the fifth prominent face to leave the outfit after its dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections

Addressing the conscious effort to carve its own identity, Apni Party general secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir said their opponents had earlier been successful in convincing the people of a certain proximity with the BJ

Party will press for constitutional guarantees to preserve the culture and special identity of Jammu and Kashmir, similar to the provisions of Article 371 in some north-eastern states, including land and job protection.

The Pahari leader, a former MLC, was one of the founding leaders of Apni Party when it was formed by Altaf Bukhari in March 2020 following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. Before 2020, Manhas as well as Bukhari were associated with the People’s Democratic Party.

Sources said Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who had won the 2014 assembly elections on the PDP ticket, is likely to rejoin the party in the coming days.

Altaf Bukhari said the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir must be the same as it was before August 5, 2019

An analysis of the Form 20 results sheets of the three parliamentary constituencies of Kashmir – Anantnag-Rajouri, Baramulla and Srinagar- revealed that 72% of the migrant votes polled in special booths set up in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi were cast for AP and PC

An analysis of the Form 20 result sheets of all five parliamentary constituencies from the UT revealed that 51.59 lakh people cast their vote in the elections

Despite a postponed polling date and intense campaigning, Mufti remains hopeful, leveraging voter turnout and support from her home districts.

As Srinagar will go to the polls on Monday amid tight security, the National Conference (NC) will try to retain this seat, though the party is facing a tough challenge from the Apni Party and the PDP this time.

Srinagar's Lok Sabha constituency is set for a triangular contest between the National Conference, the Apni Party, and the People’s Democratic Party

Altaf Bukhari’s Apni Party has already announced candidates for Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats, but will support Sajad Lone in Baramulla

Sajad Lone also offers his party’s support to Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar in efforts to put up united front against National Conference

Omar Abdullah, who held a roadshow and addressed gatherings in Kashmir’s Anantnag, said the BJP was showing hesitation to own their candidates belonging to the Peoples Conference and Apni Party

The Apni Party that was formed by former minister Altaf Bukhari after the abrogation of Article 370 comprises mostly former legislators and ministers who left the PDP and other parties after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

On the fourth foundation day of the Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari said that People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir yet again

Srinagar DDC chairperson Malik and his deputy are members of the Apni Party which is led by Altaf Bukhari

He said the Supreme Court has also directed the Centre to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September 2024.

The Lok Sabha polls are going to be the first big elections in Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, National Conference (NC) won three Kashmir seats while BJP wrested two seats of Jammu and a lone seat of Ladakh

Baig, who had won last assembly polls from high profile Baramulla assembly segment in 2014 on the People’s Democratic Party ticket, quit the PDP in 2019 along with many other leaders

The bill, pertaining to Scheduled Tribe status for Phari community in Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Lok Sabha at the beginning of the monsoon session , however, it wasn’t taken up that had caused worries among the Phari community

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Shab-e-Qadr prayers offered Srinagar’s iconic Jamia Masjid for first time after the abrogation of Article 370 amid outrage over Jummatul Vida prayers being disallowed at the historic mosque last week

A police official privy to the developments said the administration is unlikely to give security celarance for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Srinagar’s eidgah ahead of the upcoming G20 meetings

Apni Party’s Altaf Bukhari says he has received foolproof security within and outside Jammu and Kashmir has been a Z+ protectee for the last eight years

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