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Politicos react after Mufti credits Pakistan, militants, separatists for 'smooth polls'

New Delhi, Feb March 02 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Monday after by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in his controversial statement regarding the elections, praised the security forces for the successful conducting of polls in the state. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that if anyone should be credited for successful polls in JandK, then it has to be the people of JandK. However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut condemning the statement said that such statement is an insult of the military. Politicos from other parties gave mixed reactions. Mar 2, 2015
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Politicos react after JandK CM Mufti Sayeed credited Pakistan, Hurriyat, terrorists for peaceful pol

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday react after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed credited Pakistan, Hurriyat, terrorists for peaceful polls. He had said that "Pakistan, Hurriyat and militants allowed conducive atmosphere for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir." JandK National Panthers Party Chief Bhim Singh slammed the new state CM and said that Syeed is not at all dependable. BJP however refrained from commenting on the same and talked about the party's vision and views on the works to be done for the state and for the welfare of its people. Mar 1, 2015
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BJP-PDP alliance to work for stable govt: Nirmal Singh

Jammu, March 01 (ANI): Newly sworn-in Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Sunday said that the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the People's Democratic Party would work towards a stable government in the state. Earlier in the day, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed took oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time in his political career. Singh also took oath of office at the ceremony. Mar 1, 2015
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Omar Abdullah mocks BJP workers' celebrations over JandK Govt formation

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party workers celebrating the formation of a coalition government with the PDP in the state. Posting a picture of jubilant BJP workers bursting crackers and distributing sweets in Raipur on his twitter account, Omar asked, "But what about PDP workers in Kashmir??? Or just thanking Pak for JK election," he added. Omar had earlier come down heavily on newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for stating that the Hurriyat, Pakistan and militants had allowed a conducive atmosphere for the recent assembly polls in the state. "Pakistan, Huriyaat and Militants ALLOWED peaceful conduct of elections" says Mufti Syed. I guess we should be grateful for their generosity," he posted on twitter. Mar 1, 2015
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Winter carnival in Kashmir a hit among tourists

Udhampur, March 01 (ANI): Tourists from northern India thronged the two-day winter carnival in Jammu and Kashmir to enjoy adventure snow sports and cultural programmes. The winter festival, organised by the state tourism department in collaboration with Patnitop Development Authority, is being held at the snow-covered Patnitop in Kashmir’s Udhampur district. A number of snow sports like skiing, sledging, tug of war and snow man building are on offer for tourists at the carnival. During winters, holidaying crowd from the plains of India and other parts of the country prefer to horde northern states of India to experience snowfall. The inflow of tourists has brought in good business for local shopkeepers. Located in the tropics, most of India witnesses a very hot summer and a largely temperate winter. Mar 1, 2015
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J&K CM all set to make state model of development Part - 2

Jammu, March 01 (ANI): After taking oath as chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday addressed mediapersons and said that the government will work to make Jammu and Kashmir a 'model of development' like Gujarat. Sayeed took oath as the chief minister of the state for the second time, leading a historic alliance with the BJP which will be part of a government in the state for the first time. He said that the objective is to make the alliance a turning point for the people of JandK and that he and the government will work towards the goal of better and peaceful state. Sayeed also said that the alliance with BJP in the state is out of Conviction and not Convenience. He also assured that the government's first priority will be to fight against corruption and that he has appointed the best team of officers for the same. Mar 1, 2015
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J&K CM all set to make state model of development Part - 1

Jammu, March 01 (ANI): After taking oath as chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday addressed mediapersons and said that the government will work to make Jammu and Kashmir a 'model of development' like Gujarat. Sayeed took oath as the chief minister of the state for the second time, leading a historic alliance with the BJP which will be part of a government in the state for the first time. He said that the objective is to make the alliance a turning point for the people of JandK and that he and the government will work towards the goal of better and peaceful state. Sayeed also said that the alliance with BJP in the state is out of Conviction and not Convenience. He also assured that the government's first priority will be to fight against corruption and that he has appointed the best team of officers for the same. Mar 1, 2015
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BJP welcomes new coalition govt with PDP in Jammu & Kashmir

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): BJP leaders on Sunday welcomed the new coalition government with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir. Sambit Patra said that keeping in mind the interest of the people of the state, the partnership of BJP and PDP will work for betterment and development. Meenakshi Lekhi said that a new sunrise will take place in Jammu and Kashmir every day after BJP-PDP coalition government has come into play. Mar 1, 2015
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Sun can rise from the West: Manish Tewari on BJP-PDP govt in J-K

Chandigarh, Mar 01 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Sunday reacted to the new BJP-PDP coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir. Tewari said that after the two parties came together he has been made to believe that Sun can rise from the west too as both the parties had different ideologies and promises for the state’s development. Tewari also said that it is hard to say how long the coalition is going to last. Mar 1, 2015
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Forming such govt is like auctioning people of state: NPP on BJP-PDP govt in J-K

Jammu, Mar 01 (ANI): NPP President Bhim Singh on Sunday reacted after BJP-PDP coalition government under Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has been formed. Singh said that forming such a government, of BJP-PDP coalition, in Jammu and Kashmir is like auctioning the people of the state in the famous Lal Chowk market of Srinagar. Sayeed was administered oath of office by Governor NN Vohra in Jammu earlier in the day. Mar 1, 2015
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Police bust fake currency and drug racket in Kashmir

Poonch, March 01 (ANI): Police busted a drug and fake currency racket in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the sub divisional police officer, Mendhar, Surinder Kumar Chowdhary, police were getting inputs about circulation of fake currency. Several check-points were set up to inspect passers-by. Chowdhary said police found five suspicious men sitting in an SUV as they did not respond to police queries properly. Police recovered rupees 1,26,000 of fake currency and 1,100 grams of heroin. Their interrogation led to the arrest of one more person. Police are on the look-out for their accomplices. One of the arrested men was running a cafeteria in Mendhar and selling heroin in cigarette packets outside a college. Mar 1, 2015
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J and K governor administers oath to state cabinet ministers

Jammu, March 01 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's cabinet ministers were administered oath on Sunday by JandK Governor NN Vohra at Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu University. Thirteeen MLAs of PDP and twelve MLAs of BJP took oath after Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of JandK with support from the BJP. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on becoming the Chief Minister of JandK. BJP leader Nirmal Singh took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Abdul Rehman Bhat, Chandra Prakash, Javed Mustafa Mir, Chaudhari Lal Singh, Bali Bhagat, Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari, Sukhnandan Kumar, Chaudhary Zulfikar Ali, Sajjad Lone, Haseeb Drabu, Ghulam Nabi Lone, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and Naeem Akhtar were administered oath of office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, party veteran L K Advani and Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar were among those who attended the ceremony. Mar 1, 2015
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JandK Govt formation 'historic and exciting moment' for us, says BJP's Vijay Shastri

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Sonkar Shastri on Sunday described the BJP-PDP government formation in Jammu and Kashmir as a historic and exciting moment for the party. People's Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was today sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir while BJP leader Nirmal Singh took oath as the state's deputy chief minister. Mufti will be heading a PDP-BJP coalition government in the state, ending the 49-day Governor's rule in the state. Mar 1, 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed takes oath as JandK Chief Minister

Jammu, Mar 01 (ANI): PDP leader Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on Sunday took oath as the state Chief Minister after coalition was announced by BJP and PDP. Sayeed was administered oath by state Governor NN Vohra at Zorawar Singh auditorium in Jammu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, BJP Chief Amit Shah among other eminent leaders. Sayeed will be holding the office of Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the next six years. Mar 1, 2015
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