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Tripura Govt Lifts Controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act after 18 Years

Tripura CM Manik Sarkar said the militancy in the state has been largely contained.

May 28, 2015

Seek Unconditional Apology for Migrating: MLA Rashid Tells Kashmiri Pandits; Twitterati call him 'Dimwit'

MLA Langate Engineer Rashid says that Kashmiri pandits should return to the valley to live and die with the Muslims.

Apr 12, 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Sworn in as Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister

BJP leader Nirmal Singh becomes the Deputy Chief Minister.

Mar 1, 2015

Kashmiri separatist slams PDP for having double standards over AFSPA

Srinagar/ New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik slammed chief of People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for double standards. AFSPA gives security forces, battling militancy in the troubled regions of Kashmir and the northeast, sweeping powers to search arrest or shoot people. BJP-PDP have formed an alliance to work out a common programme that focuses on welfare and leaves aside traditionally contentious issues, including the size of the military's presence in the state. Malik added that their group was not afraid of Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP because their policies were straight forward policy. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi that the government has not yet decided on the scrapping of the act from the state.

Feb 27, 2015

J&K Government Formation: Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Meets Prime Minister Modi

After his meeting with the prime minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that both PDP and BJP were happy to serve the state.

Feb 27, 2015

J&K Govt Formation: PDP-BJP's 'Agenda of the Alliance' Includes AFSPA, Article 370 Issues

There is also a promise to return two hydro-power project to the J&K government, which will also get three new projects.

Feb 25, 2015

J&K Government Formation: BJP, PDP Seal Deal, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to be CM, Say Sources

Both sides have reportedly reached some sort of an agreement regarding all contentious issues.

Feb 21, 2015

BJP hopes to iron out differences with PDP on AFSPA

New Delhi/ Jammu, Feb 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party said on Thursday that proper discussions are important before reaching a conclusion on the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir. Many civil rights activist and political parties like Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and National Conference (NC) have long been demanding to revoke AFSPA. However, the army has opposed their demands saying they are not even in favour of "partially withdrawing" the rule as it is essential to root out militants. PDP wants AFSPA removed while BJP is strongly against Article 370, which accords special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This could make the tie-up between the two parties uneasy. However, BJP is hopeful of resolving all differences and moving ahead on a positive note. Meanwhile, chairman of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, Bhim Singh said the act is important for state's protection.

Feb 19, 2015

PDP Hints at Calling Off Talks with BJP; Says Won't Compromise on Article 370, AFSPA

PDP has threatened to call off talks with the BJP if there is no agreement on AFSPA and Article 370

Feb 19, 2015

J&K Government Formation: PDP, BJP Talks Reach Tipping Point

PDP veteran Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's message to BJP was to agree on all issues or there would be no deal.

Feb 17, 2015

J&K Govt Formation: PDP-BJP Talk Alliance as AFSPA Revocation and Article 370 Delay Consensus

PDP has demanded complete withdrawal of AFSPA from Jammu & Kashmir within a year.

Feb 16, 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Government Formation: PDP Split on Alliance with BJP

According to sources, at least half a dozen of the 28 PDP MLAs have rejected the idea of an alliance with BJP.

Dec 30, 2014

PDP seeks assurance from BJP over Article 370 and AFSPA, RSS says matter to be decided by central le

Nagpur, Dec 27 (ANI): RSS Ideologue MG Vaidya on Saturday said that BJP central leadership over PDP seeking assurance from BJP over Article 370 and AFSPA. Hinting that it is ready to do form government in Jammu and Kashmir with BJP, the PDP, which has emerged as the single largest party in the assembly elections, sought assurance from its prospective partners over contentious issues like safeguarding Article 370 and revocation of AFSPA. PDP had maintained that there are certain issues which form the core agenda of the party and therefore requires an assurance that these will be accepted by their potential alliance partner, whichever party it might be.

Dec 27, 2014

Support of more leaders like Chidambaram could have helped in removing AFSPA: Omar Abdullah

Ganderbal, Nov 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the support of more leaders like P Chidambaram could have helped the State government in gaining majority to remove the AFSPA. Abdullah said that he tried his best to modulate or withdraw the AFSPA during his government's tenure but did not succeed and further prayed that the act be removed during the next government.

Nov 15, 2014

Cabinet Ministers slam Chidambaram's remark on AFSPA

New Delhi/ Srinagar, Nov 15 (ANI): Cabinet ministers on Saturday slammed Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's remark on AFSPA in which he called it an 'obnoxious law'. Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said that Chidambaram should not take advantage of elections in Jammu and Kashmir and make instigating statements regarding laws. Minister of State in Ministry of External Affairs, Gen (Retd) VK Singh said that AFSPA is a law under Indian Constitution and does not give unlimited power to the Army. Referring to the Machil case, he added that whenever army makes any mistake it is quick to give punishment.