Srinagar, Oct 27 : Security forces detained national Conference leader and Bijbehara MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri at Srinagar Airport on Sunday after detecting two live rounds of pistol ammunition in his possession.

Reliable sources told Srinagar based news agency
Kashmir Dot Com that Veeri, who was en route to Jammu, was apprehended during a routine security
check at the airport.

Following the recovery, the MLA was immediately
shifted to the Humhama police post for
questioning.

Police has initiated a thorough investigation to
determine how the ammunition came to be in his possession.

Officials said that the inquiry is ongoing, and further updates will be provided once additional details are available. (KDC)

Srinagar, Oct 27 : Member of Parliament from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh on Sunday asked the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to make public the discussion between him and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders.

Addressing a press conference, Er Rashid, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that as the interim bail is ending today, he is going to surrender himself at Tihar Jail tomorrow, where he was languishing for the last five years after the abrogation of Article 370.

He added that the administration has listened to the issues of people during the meetings and urged them not to forget the people in his constituency.

“Adequate arrangements should be made ahead of the winter season, especially in the areas which remain cutoff during the harsh winters,” he said.

The Member of Parliament also asked the chief minister to reveal the discussion that was held between him and PM Modi and Amit Shah.

Omar Abdullah should tell whether the discussion of Article 370 and other issues were raised by him—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 27 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially launched its membership drive in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to attract new members and foster connections with households across the Valley. This initiative marks a significant step in the BJP’s ongoing mission to broaden its outreach and deepen engagement at the grassroots level.

Arif Raja has been appointed as the Membership Drive Incharge for the entire Kashmir Valley, overseeing the campaign’s reach. BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul kickstarted the membership drive in Srinagar and Budgam, while designated incharges launched the campaign in other districts. In Srinagar, Senior BJP Leader Manzoor Bhat has been named as the District Membership Drive Incharge. The drive’s launch included a workshop organized by BJP Srinagar, announcing constituency incharges, in the presence of District President Srinagar Ashok Bhat and Senior Leader and Former MLC Shahnaz Ganie.

Addressing the attendees, Ashok Koul recounted BJP’s impressive growth in membership during previous drives in 2014 and 2019, achievements that established the BJP as the largest political party globally, surpassing even the Communist Party of China.

Koul urged all individuals above the age of 18 to join as primary members by calling the dedicated number, 8800002024. This campaign is part of the broader Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024, launched on September 2, 2024, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda. The BJP remains resolute in its commitment to strengthening its membership and its bond with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Srinagar, October 27 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir unit today gathered in large numbers across the Kashmir Valley to listen to the 115th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ underscoring the party’s commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision and messages for the nation.

The main event was held at the BJP District Office in Srinagar, where the program was attended by senior BJP Senior leaders, Ashok Koul, BJP General Secretary (Organization) J&K, graced the occasion. He was joined by the District President of Srinagar and other senior leaders who emphasized the importance of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a medium to connect with the aspirations of citizens across the country.

Ashok Koul addressed the gathering, highlighting how ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a significant platform for directly connecting with the people, bridging the gap between the government and citizens, and sharing stories that inspire and drive positive change. He encouraged BJP members and the public to actively listen and implement the messages conveyed in each episode.

This event is part of a larger effort by the BJP to strengthen engagement with people in the Valley, ensuring that the Prime Minister’s words reach every corner of the region. Similar gatherings were organized by the BJP in various districts throughout Kashmir, demonstrating the enthusiasm and solidarity of BJP members and supporters.