Iltija Mufti

iltija mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, claims the National Conference, in league with the BJP, suspended her X account. She alleges this follows her criticism of the NC and the proposed removal of Urdu as a mandatory language. Her Facebook page was also recently deactivated, impacting her political outreach.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the region's liquor policy, stating shops are for those whose religion permits consumption. His comments come amid a 100-day anti-drug campaign, with calls to extend it to liquor. Abdullah highlighted his government's efforts to prevent youth from consuming alcohol, including not opening new shops.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refuted claims of removing Urdu from revenue jobs, stating a proposal is under consideration for public feedback, not a final decision. He challenged the PDP to produce an order, accusing them of misrepresenting the process.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah defended the revenue generated by liquor sales in Jammu and Kashmir, citing his father's stance in 1977 and stating a ban would only occur with financial compensation from the central government. He criticized opposition parties for selectively raising concerns about liquor shops, while the government emphasizes its 'Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan'.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the presence of liquor shops, stating they cater to individuals whose religions permit alcohol consumption and that no one is coerced. He emphasized his government's policy of not opening new shops and ensuring existing ones were not near youth centers. This stance drew criticism, prompting further clarification from the CM.

J&K Police have filed an FIR against individuals for promoting separatist ideology online after PDP's iltija mufti shared a video of late leader Syed Ali Geelani discussing the importance of Urdu. The police stated the content aimed to incite unlawful activities and undermine India's integrity. This action follows Mufti's protest against removing Urdu as a mandatory language.

iltija mufti, a PDP leader, protested the government's plan to remove Urdu knowledge as a requirement for Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Service jobs. She stated this move attacks the region's linguistic heritage. Mufti argued Urdu connects communities and is a repository of knowledge. She questioned the government's priorities and vowed to resist the changes.

BJP leaders condemned PDP leader iltija mufti's statement criticizing Hindutva as a "disease," calling it irresponsible and divisive. Mufti clarified her stance, differentiating between Hindutva, which she labeled an ideology of hate, and Hinduism, which she viewed as a religion promoting love and compassion, similar to Islam.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter iltija mufti on Friday said her mother and another former chief minister Omar Abdullah have not been detained for making provocative statements but for questioning the Centre's "illegal actions" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter iltija mufti was granted a regular passport with 10-year validity here on Friday, officials said. Iltija expressed satisfaction on the issuance of a passport to her after a long-drawn legal fight.

iltija mufti, the daughter of former CM Mehbooba Mufti, has said that Kashmir has been engulfed in "clouds of darkness" ever since the special status given to J&K was abrogated. "Today, while the rest of the country celebrates India's Independence Day, Kashmiris have been caged like animals & deprived of basic human rights," she said.

Seeking dismissal of a writ petition filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, iltija mufti, for the issuance of a passport, the criminal investigation department of J&K Police has informed the J&K high court (HC) that Iltija’s final verification report was forwarded to the department concerned last month.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter iltija mufti will hold a fortnightly interactive session with people, the party has announced, a move which many viewed as an exercise before she takes the political plunge.

It is the misfortune of Jammu and Kashmir that youngsters here continue to get killed when they should be enjoying and planning their lives, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, along with her daughter and media advisor iltija mufti, visited the residence of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police Humayun Bhat here to extend condolences to the family.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter has asked the administration to shift her mother, under detention at a guesthouse here for the last three months, to a place equipped to deal with the Valley's harsh winter. The Centre will be responsible if anything happens to Mehbooba, PDP chief, iltija mufti wrote in a letter to Srinagar administration.

"Fellow citizens don't need to visit Kashmir anymore to witness their subjugation. BJP has brought Kashmir right to the doorstep of every Indian," a tweet on Mehbooba Mufti's twitter handle read. The twitter handle of the PDP president is being operated by her daughter iltija mufti after the former was placed under preventive detention hours ahead of the Centre abrogating Article 370.

PDP’s iltija mufti claimed she was detained and prevented from holding a press conference in Jammu after visiting Kathua to offer condolences for a suicide victim. Allegedly, the victim died due to police torture. Former CM Mehbooba Mufti criticized the detention, calling it a disregard for fundamental freedoms in democracy.

The SC said that PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti should place request to the authorities for attending party meetings. The apex court permitted Iltija and her brother to meet their mother in detention. Mehbooba was put under detention on the eve of abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 on August 5 last year.