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Jamaat’s comeback disrupts Left’s hold in South Kashmir’s Kulgam

SRINAGAR: Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, once sidelined for over three decades due to its election boycotts and a ban under the UAPA, is now stepping into the political limelight. In a surprising shift, three former members of the organization are contesting the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as independent candidates.   These candidates will vie […]

Congress 2024 manifesto, Communist manifesto of China?

The Congress party duly deserves credit for opening up the Indian economy in 1991, which paved the way for growth, development, jobs, and prosperity. The party, in its 2024 parliamentary elections manifesto, could have dedicated at least a whole page to how the Narasimha Rao government turned around the India story from a basket case […]

Don’t blame Hari Singh for delay in 1947 accession of J&K to India

History has been unjust to Maharaja Hari Singh. Even after 75 years false narratives about his role during the crucial days of June–October 1947 continue to be promoted. It is alleged that he delayed accession because he wanted his state to remain independent and acceded to India only because of the Pakistani invasion. Nothing can […]