The National Conference has announced that former chief minister Omar Abdullah will be contesting from the Ganderbal constituency in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The constituency has traditionally been a strong hold for the party, with three generations of the Abdullah family being elected there in the past. The announcement came as the party released its second list of candidates, and amidst an alliance with the Congress in the union territory. In other political news, the speaker of the Odisha assembly has called for an all party meet after opposition parties caused a ruckus over reservation issues. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, the rape case involving a doctor has led to protests, with police resorting to using lathi-charges and tear gas to control the situation.
Omar Abdullah to Contest from Ganderbal in J&K Elections
The National Conference (NC) has announced that former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency. The constituency has been a stronghold for the Abdullah family, with three generations of the family having been elected from there.
Abdullah's announcement comes as the NC released its second list of candidates. The party has formed an alliance with the Congress for the elections. The NC-Congress alliance is seen as a challenger to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir are crucial as they will be the first since the region's special status under Article 370 was revoked by the central government in 2019. The elections are expected to be held in the next few months.
Speaker of Odisha Assembly Calls for All-Party Meet
The Speaker of the Odisha Assembly has called for an all-party meeting to discuss reservation issues. The meeting was called after opposition parties created a ruckus in the assembly over the issue.
The opposition parties are demanding an increase in the percentage of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs and educational institutions. The government has said that it is considering the demands, but no decision has been made yet.
The all-party meeting is expected to be held in the next few days. The meeting is likely to be attended by representatives from all political parties represented in the assembly.
Kolkata Rape Case Protests Continue
Protests continue in Kolkata over the alleged rape of a doctor at a private hospital. The protests have led to clashes between protesters and police, with police resorting to using lathi-charges and tear gas to control the situation.
The alleged rape took place on January 29th. A doctor at a private hospital has been arrested in connection with the case. The doctor has denied the allegations.
The protests have been ongoing since the incident. Protesters are demanding the arrest of the hospital's management and the resignation of the state health minister.
The state government has ordered a probe into the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Why is Omar Abdullah contesting from Ganderbal?
Omar Abdullah is contesting from Ganderbal because the constituency has been a stronghold for the Abdullah family for generations.
2. What is the significance of the NC-Congress alliance?
The NC-Congress alliance is seen as a challenger to the ruling BJP in the upcoming elections.
3. Why are opposition parties protesting in the Odisha Assembly?
Opposition parties are protesting in the Odisha Assembly over reservation issues. They are demanding an increase in the percentage of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
4. What is the latest on the Kolkata rape case?
Protests continue in Kolkata over the alleged rape of a doctor at a private hospital. The protests have led to clashes between protesters and police.
5. What is the status of the investigation into the Kolkata rape case?
The investigation into the Kolkata rape case is ongoing. A doctor has been arrested in connection with the case, but he has denied the allegations.
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