Peoples Democratic Party

PM Narendra Modi's short-sighted alliance with PDP opened space for terrorism in Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri Sector in which 18 Army soldiers were killed.

Sep 20, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti is like tail of a dog, which can't be straightened: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy has targeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti saying, the PDP chief is like a tail of a dog, which can’t be straightened.

Sep 06, 2016, 13:14 PM IST

Those killed in Kashmir hadn't gone to buy milk and toffee, says Mehbooba Mufti

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday justified the killings by security forces in the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley saying those hit by bullets or pellets had not gone to fetch milk or toffees.

Aug 25, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

PDP welcomes PM's remarks on Kashmir; Congress says it came too late

Jammu and Kashmir's ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Kashmir situation and expressed hope that it would mark a fresh beginning in a sustained dialogue process to address the issues.

Aug 09, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

All Party meet for inclusive engagement of all stakeholders in J&K

An All Party Meeting called to discuss the unrest in Kashmir Valley on Thursday favoured "inclusive engagement of all the stakeholders" to carry forward the process of peace and reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 21, 2016, 21:24 PM IST

There should be 'plebiscite' in Kashmir: Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said the situation in the Valley has deteriorated and the PDP-BJP government has "insulted" the "crown" of India.

Jul 20, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

J&K CM Mehbooba asks civil society to help restore peace

Mehbooba Mufti urged the civil society, religious groups and the media to help restore peace in the Kashmir Valley.

Jul 12, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Anantnag bypolls: Mehbooba Mufti wins by over 12,000 votes, Congress calls it "murder of democracy"

After the 10 rounds of counting, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti secured 16,897 votes against her nearest rival and Congress candidate Hilal Ahmad Shah's 5,529 votes. 

Jun 25, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Campaigning for J&K's Anantnag bypoll to end on Monday

The voters of the constituency have gone through two gruelling elections in 2014. 

Jun 19, 2016, 21:00 PM IST

Alliance with BJP a 'challenge' but necessary for taking J&K out of morass: Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mufti said that after the hung verdict in the 2014 polls, her party had received offers of alliance from National Conference and Congress. 

May 31, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM Narendra Modi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday and discussed various issues pertaining to the state including the law and order situation.

Apr 13, 2016, 14:42 PM IST

Congress to boycott Mehbooba Mufti's swearing-in ceremony as J&K CM

Mehbooba will head an alliance of her Peoples Democratic Party with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Apr 04, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

J&K government formation: Consensus has emerged between PDP-BJP, confirms Ram Madhav

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav confirmed on Friday that a consensus has emerged between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 01, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

PDP, BJP to meet J&K Governor today, stake claim to form government

The PDP legislature party has already elected Mehbooba as its CM candidate, while BJP's Nirmal Singh will continue as deputy CM.

Mar 26, 2016, 09:37 AM IST

J&K govt formation: BJP MLAs to meet Ram Madhav, Jitendra Singh today

Mehbooba Mufti was on Thursday unanimously elected as the leader of the PDP lawmakers.

Mar 25, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti all set to become J&K's first woman CM; PDP anoints her as legislature party leader

"Mehbooba will apprise the legislators of her party about the developments including her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week," a PDP source said.

Mar 24, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

J&K Governor writes to PDP, BJP presidents to meet him over govt formation

In a bid to end the stalemate in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor NN Vohra on Wednesday invited chiefs of coalition partners PDP and BJP to meet him on Friday over the issue of government formation.

Mar 23, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

No new conditions from PDP accepted: BJP

The BJP Wednesday asserted that it has not accepted any new conditions from PDP and threw the ball in Mehbooba Mufti's court, saying her party has to make the next move for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 23, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti has 'positive' talks with PM Narendra Modi over J&K govt formation

Speaking to reporters after meeting the PM at his official 7, Race Course Road residence, Mehbooba said the talks with Mr Modi were “positive”.

Mar 22, 2016, 11:23 AM IST

J&K govt formation: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his 7, Race Course Road in New Delhi right now.

Mar 22, 2016, 09:10 AM IST