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Kashmiri politicians are criticizing omar abdullah for his interactions with Union ministers, especially after the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti condemned Abdullah's welcome to Kiren Rijiju, viewing it as undermining Indian Muslims. Sajad Lone echoed this, stating Abdullah should have avoided Rijiju as a protest. Abdullah also welcomed Amit Shah, further intensifying tensions among regional parties in the Valley.

Riding high on their Doda victory, AAP is now targeting the Kashmir Valley, declaring their intention to contest the Budgam assembly bypoll. This election was triggered by omar abdullah's decision to vacate the seat. While AAP J&K chief Mehraj Malik aims to win, National Conference is yet to announce their candidate, with calls for a local representative.

CPM MLA M Y Tarigami criticized the BJP and central government for allegedly hindering the omar abdullah government's functioning and demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the executive orders, domicile laws, and media restrictions imposed after the abrogation of Article 370. Tarigami also condemned the Waqf (Amendment) Act, fearing increased communal polarization.

J&K Chief Minister omar abdullah's morning walk with Union Minister Kiran Rijiju sparked opposition uproar in the assembly. This occurred after the rejection of a motion to discuss the Waqf law, which Rijiju piloted in Parliament.

Chief Minister omar abdullah urges the central government to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, six months after assuming office. Following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Abdullah expressed optimism about the restoration. The National Conference government passed a resolution advocating for statehood, viewing it as a crucial step towards healing and reclaiming constitutional rights.

In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, a college bus accident resulted in the death of two students and injuries to 21 others. The bus, carrying 27 students from Government Degree College Sogam, overturned, leading to the fatalities and injuries.

The omar abdullah government faces criticism for requesting the HC to dismiss a petition challenging J&K’s high reservation policy, which limits access for open merit candidates. Minister Sakina Itoo suggested the affidavit was an error, promising a fresh one and affirming the government's commitment to reviewing the reservation system.

The second part of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly budget session is set to be tumultuous over issues including the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the 10% reservation for the Pahari community, and the transfer of 48 administrative officers by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Opposition parties are challenging these decisions, calling for state autonomy.

The Jammu & Kashmir government has launched the Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme, offering free bus travel for women, including schoolgirls. This initiative, aimed at promoting accessibility, safety, and empowerment, ensures transportation without financial burden, thereby supporting education and greater independence for women across the region.

The PDP and NC are engaged in a heated dispute over the abrogation of Article 370, sparked by claims in a new book. PDP defends its alliance with BJP as principled and aimed at protecting Article 370, while accusing NC of secret deals with the BJP. Mehbooba Mufti alleges omar abdullah proposed an NC-BJP alliance after the 2014 elections.

Union home minister Amit Shah will visit J&K next week, marking his first trip since the landslide victory of omar abdullah’s National Conference in last year’s assembly elections. During his visit, Shah will review security, address people in Jammu, and inaugurate development projects in Srinagar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired security and development review meetings in Srinagar, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and urging coordinated efforts to eliminate it. He lauded the reduction in terror activities and emphasized the commitment to lasting peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K's National Conference and Congress criticized LG Manoj Sinha for overstepping power boundaries with officer transfers, warning against further interference. A resolution condemned the Waqf Act. The coordination between the elected government and LG remains, but any future conflicts will be brought up in the assembly.

J&K CM omar abdullah has convened a meeting to address tensions arising from LG Manoj Sinha's recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers. The NC alleges this undermines the democratic process. The issue will likely be discussed during Union home minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to J&K.

Jammu and Kashmir's assembly witnessed turmoil for the second day as opposition parties moved a no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather over a Waqf law debate. Despite calls from his own party, National Conference, for flexibility, Rather insisted assembly rules prohibited discussion on the sub-judice matter.