After returning back to New Delhi the delegation of opposition leaders has written a letter to Budgam District Magistrate stating that they record their strong objection to the basis of their detention, which is considered as undemocratic and unconstitutional.
Oppn delegation returns to Delhi, writes letter to Budgam DM
Delegation of opposition leaders returns to Delhi
19:16 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders writes letter to Budgam District Magistrate
19:11 August 24
The situation in JK is not normal: Rahul Gandhi
The situation in JK is not normal: Rahul Gandhi
Reacting over his return to Delhi from Srinagar without meeting locals, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that some days ago he was invited by Governor to visit Jammu and Kashmir and he accepted the invitation.
He added that the delegation wanted to get a sense of what people were going through, but it was not allowed beyond the airport.
"Press people with us were mishandled, beaten. It's clear that the situation in J&K isn't normal," Rahul added.
19:01 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders reaches Delhi Airport
After the delegation of opposition leaders comprising Rahul Gandhi and others that had gone to Srinagar and was sent back, reached at Delhi airport, Congress leader GN Azad said that They weren't allowed to go to the city, but the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is terrifying. The stories They heard from the passengers of Kashmir present in the flight, would bring tears even to a stone.
15:49 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders sent back from Srinagar, reports ANI
Delegation of opposition leaders comprising of Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad, D Raja, Sharad Yadav, Manoj Jha, Majeed Memon, and others that had reached Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar today has been sent back, ANI reported.
14:16 August 24
RaGa and team arrive at Srinagar airport; stopped from stepping out
RaGa and team arrive at Srinagar airport
A delegation of opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi was stopped at Srinagar airport as they reached the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The team has arrived to meet people and assess situation in the Kashmir Valley where restrictions are in place after the Centre withdrew special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
13:58 August 24
Ghulam Nabi Azad questions the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad questioned the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that if it was so why several political leaders in the state are under house arrest.
Terming it a contradiction of government's stand, he further added, "It has been around 20 days. On one hand, the government says everything is normal and on the other hand, it doesn't allow anyone to go there. I have never seen such a contradiction."
Ghulam Nabi Azad is a part of the Opposition delegation visiting scheduled to visit Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir later in the day in order to see the ground reality, days after the Centre abrogated Article 370 from the region.
"The political parties which are going under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi are responsible political outfits and all of us are responsible leaders. We are not going to break the law. The issue of J-K, Ladakh is worrisome," he said while expressing concern about no statement being issued by the Home Ministry on the situation.
12:09 August 24
Opposition leaders onboard flight to Srinagar
Opposition leaders D Raja, Sharad Yadav, Majeed Memon and Manoj Jha boarded the flight to Srinagar at Delhi Airport.
12:00 August 24
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi onboard flight to Srinagar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi boarded the flight at Delhi Airport.
11:24 August 24
Rahul Gandhi heads to Srinagar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from his residence for Jammu and Kashmir.
He is leading a delegation of Opposition leaders to visit Srinagar today.
11:13 August 24
A delegation of nine opposition parties set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday
Srinagar: As a delegation of opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in the wake of modification of Article 370, the administration requested them against visiting the state, saying attempts should not be made to disturb the gradual restoration of normal life.
A delegation of nine opposition parties led by Gandhi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to meet the people and party leaders in the region where restrictions have been imposed since the abrogation of Article 370.
Saturday's visit to Srinagar will be Gandhi's first visit since the modification of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Also Read: Visit to Valley will disturb restoration of peace, normal life: J-K govt to political leaders
19:16 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders writes letter to Budgam District Magistrate
After returning back to New Delhi the delegation of opposition leaders has written a letter to Budgam District Magistrate stating that they record their strong objection to the basis of their detention, which is considered as undemocratic and unconstitutional.
19:11 August 24
The situation in JK is not normal: Rahul Gandhi
The situation in JK is not normal: Rahul Gandhi
Reacting over his return to Delhi from Srinagar without meeting locals, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that some days ago he was invited by Governor to visit Jammu and Kashmir and he accepted the invitation.
He added that the delegation wanted to get a sense of what people were going through, but it was not allowed beyond the airport.
"Press people with us were mishandled, beaten. It's clear that the situation in J&K isn't normal," Rahul added.
19:01 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders reaches Delhi Airport
After the delegation of opposition leaders comprising Rahul Gandhi and others that had gone to Srinagar and was sent back, reached at Delhi airport, Congress leader GN Azad said that They weren't allowed to go to the city, but the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is terrifying. The stories They heard from the passengers of Kashmir present in the flight, would bring tears even to a stone.
15:49 August 24
Delegation of opposition leaders sent back from Srinagar, reports ANI
Delegation of opposition leaders comprising of Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad, D Raja, Sharad Yadav, Manoj Jha, Majeed Memon, and others that had reached Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar today has been sent back, ANI reported.
14:16 August 24
RaGa and team arrive at Srinagar airport; stopped from stepping out
RaGa and team arrive at Srinagar airport
A delegation of opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi was stopped at Srinagar airport as they reached the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The team has arrived to meet people and assess situation in the Kashmir Valley where restrictions are in place after the Centre withdrew special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
13:58 August 24
Ghulam Nabi Azad questions the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad questioned the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that if it was so why several political leaders in the state are under house arrest.
Terming it a contradiction of government's stand, he further added, "It has been around 20 days. On one hand, the government says everything is normal and on the other hand, it doesn't allow anyone to go there. I have never seen such a contradiction."
Ghulam Nabi Azad is a part of the Opposition delegation visiting scheduled to visit Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir later in the day in order to see the ground reality, days after the Centre abrogated Article 370 from the region.
"The political parties which are going under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi are responsible political outfits and all of us are responsible leaders. We are not going to break the law. The issue of J-K, Ladakh is worrisome," he said while expressing concern about no statement being issued by the Home Ministry on the situation.
12:09 August 24
Opposition leaders onboard flight to Srinagar
Opposition leaders D Raja, Sharad Yadav, Majeed Memon and Manoj Jha boarded the flight to Srinagar at Delhi Airport.
12:00 August 24
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi onboard flight to Srinagar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi boarded the flight at Delhi Airport.
11:24 August 24
Rahul Gandhi heads to Srinagar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from his residence for Jammu and Kashmir.
He is leading a delegation of Opposition leaders to visit Srinagar today.
11:13 August 24
A delegation of nine opposition parties set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday
Srinagar: As a delegation of opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in the wake of modification of Article 370, the administration requested them against visiting the state, saying attempts should not be made to disturb the gradual restoration of normal life.
A delegation of nine opposition parties led by Gandhi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to meet the people and party leaders in the region where restrictions have been imposed since the abrogation of Article 370.
Saturday's visit to Srinagar will be Gandhi's first visit since the modification of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Also Read: Visit to Valley will disturb restoration of peace, normal life: J-K govt to political leaders
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