• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
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War of Words Erupts Between Incumbent and Former J&K Chief Ministers Over Tulbul Project and Political Allegiances

Published on May 16, 2025

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Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir -A War of Words has erupted between former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Mehbooba Mufti and current Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the contentious Tulbul Navigation Project and their respective political stances. The online spat has laid bare the deep political divisions in the region amidst sensitive discussions about development and regional security.

The conflict began when Mehbooba Mufti criticized the revival of the Tulbul Navigation Project, calling it “deeply unfortunate” and “dangerously provocative,” citing the potential for escalating tensions with Pakistan. Her comments were a direct response to Omar Abdullah, who had shared visuals of the project’s civil work, highlighting its strategic importance.

Abdullah retorted sharply, accusing Mufti of “trying to score cheap publicity points” and ignoring the “biggest historic betrayals of the interests of the people of J&K.” He specifically referenced the Indus Water Treaty and suggested Mufti was deliberately overlooking its significance.

Mufti, in turn, accused Abdullah of changing his stance for political expediency, recalling his grandfather Sheikh Abdullah’s advocacy for accession to Pakistan and Omar’s own alignment with the BJP for a coalition government. She criticized the National Conference’s (Abdullah’s party) shifting positions, contrasting them with her own party’s (PDP) steadfast commitments.

The heated exchange has brought to the fore the complex political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, where regional development projects are often intertwined with national security concerns and historical political rivalries. The public clash between the two prominent leaders underscores the deep-seated animosity and the challenges in forging a unified political front in the region.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.