Iltija Mufti, daughter of People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, is all set to enter the electoral fray. Iltija Mufti is among the eight candidates the party has announced for the upcoming three-phase 2024 assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Iltija will contest from Bijbehara, the traditional seat of the Mufti family. She will replace senior party leader Abdul Rehman Veeri, who represented the constituency from 1999 to 2018. And now she has been shifted from Anantnag East.
Mehbooba Mufti had earlier announced that she would not contest the elections, citing the erstwhile state being converted into a union territory and the assembly being 'nullified' after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
This Special Report details the fallout from the Supreme Court's November 20 judgment, which established a new definition for the Aravalli range. The ruling sets a '100-meter' height criterion, a move that could strip legal protection from up to 90% of the hills, potentially opening them to mining and development. The program features Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati, who warns against inviting a 'red carpet' for mining mafias, and highlights the #SaveAravalli campaign's fight against potential ecological damage. The report then addresses a separate controversy involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was filmed pulling a woman doctor's hijab at a public event. This segment includes analysis from women's rights activist Zakia Soman, who discusses the violation of dignity, and political analyst Karan Varma, who debates the incident's politicization, exploring the social and legal implications of the Chief Minister's action.
This episode of To The Point covers two major developing stories – first, the ecological future of the Aravalli range and uproar over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling down a Muslim woman’s hijab.
On this India Today debate, activist Zakia Soman and analyst Karan Verma discuss the controversy surrounding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling the veil of an Ayush doctor. Zakia Soman condemns the incident as ‘highly patriarchal’ and a ‘criminal act’ under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stating, ‘It is a criminal act to outrage the modesty of a woman.’ She demands a stern warning from the National Commission for Women. Conversely, Karan Verma argues the act was an ‘honest mistake’ and cautions against giving it a ‘religious colour,’ though he agrees an apology is due. The discussion follows PDP leader Iltija Mufti filing an FIR and J&K CM Omar Abdullah questioning the BJP’s silence.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked a major controversy after a viral video showed him pulling the veil of a young Ayush doctor during an event. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders. PDP leader Iltija Mufti has filed a complaint, stating: 'We are appealing to the police here... to take strict cognizance and action against the Bihar Chief Minister.' Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the act and the BJP's defense, asking: 'If in Haryana or Rajasthan there was a Hindu woman's veil and I had removed it, would the BJP say the same?' Union Minister Giriraj Singh has defended the Bihar CM.
This special report covers the raid by Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency (SIA) on the Jammu office of the Kashmir Times newspaper, one of the region's oldest dailies. The probe is linked to allegations of disseminating terror-related content, with the SIA reporting the recovery of AK-47 cartridges and other ammunition. The FIR names Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin and accuses the media house of challenging India's sovereignty. PDP leader Iltija Mufti stated, 'The Kashmir Times office, which is raided by the SIA today, has not been operational for the past four years.' She suggests the raid is part of a wider crackdown on independent media in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, questioning how evidence could be found in a non-operational office and drawing parallels to the Bhima Koregaon case.
The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the Supreme Court opinion on the constitutional powers of governors regarding state bills.
This special report details the political dynamics in Karnataka, where D.K. Shivakumar's camp is pushing for a leadership change, citing a purported two-and-a-half-year power-sharing agreement as Siddaramaiah's government completes its tenure. It also covers a landmark Supreme Court advisory opinion on the powers of Governors regarding state bills. The court stated it cannot set timelines for assenting to bills but can intervene in cases of unreasonable delay. Further, the bulletin reports on a State Investigating Agency (SIA) raid on the Jammu office of Kashmir Times, where police said they recovered ammunition. PDP leader Iltija Mufti called the action an attempt to silence the press. The program also features reports on Nitish Kumar being sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister for a tenth term, a proposal to cut 1,800 trees in Nashik for the Kumbh Mela, and the story of Laungi Majhi, who single-handedly dug canals in Bihar.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, PDP leader Iltija Mufti slammed the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police's raid on the Jammu office of the Kashmir Times newspaper.
This special report covers the State Investigation Agency's raid on the Jammu office of the Kashmir Times newspaper over allegations of disseminating terror-related content. The discussion features PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who contests the police claims, and Anuradha Bhasin, the newspaper's executive editor, who has been named in the FIR. The debate touches upon a wider crackdown on media in Jammu and Kashmir, the recent Red Fort blast, and an explosion at Naugam police station. Iltija Mufti stated, 'Are you suggesting that Anuradha Basin, a journalist with impeccable values, has anything to do with terrorism?' The programme explores the conflicting narratives between the police investigation and accusations of suppressing press freedom in the region.
In an interview with India Today, PDP leader Iltija Mufti addressed the recent Naugam police station blast and the investigation into a 'white collar' terror module. She stated, 'Justice cannot come at the cost of a Kashmiri's dignity', condemning the subsequent ethnic profiling of Kashmiris across India who are reportedly being denied housing. Mufti revealed that the wife of a Tehsildar killed in the Naugam blast claimed he called her just before his death, saying he was scared and that smoke was emanating from the material he was asked to seal. While condemning all forms of terrorism, Mufti criticized the policy of 'collective punishment' and the alienation of Kashmiris that follows such incidents. She called on the government in Delhi to change its policies towards Jammu and Kashmir, warning that the current approach will only breed more resentment.
Water pollution has emerged as a major environmental challenge in Kashmir, threatening its abundant water resources. A video uploaded by PDP leader Iltija Mufti from Pahalgam, showing garbage littered in a river during a tourism promotion, has ignited a debate on unregulated tourism in eco-fragile zones.
In an exclusive interaction with India Today, PDP leader Iltija Mufti said that Syed Adil Shah exemplifies Kashmiriyat and humanity, who laid down his life protecting tourists during Pahalgam terror attack.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti spoke exclusively to India Today TV to share her thoughts on the cowardly Pahalgam terrorist attack and its aftermath for the local Kashmiri people.
The BJP criticised Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, accusing her of fostering societal divisions, while the Congress highlighted the importance of promoting mutual respect among religions.
Two days after an airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in southern Lebanon, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant has hinted once again that Israel could be preparing to launch a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, made a controversial remark by comparing the situation in Kashmir to that of Gaza and Lebanon. She also expressed her sadness at the death of Hassan Nasrallah and praised the Hezbollah chief.
Iltija Mufti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Bijbehara, said she inherited not only her mother Mehbooba Mufti’s looks but also her stubborn nature.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Iltija Mufti accused the National Conference of inconsistencies between their words and actions. She also highlighted that the PDP always follows through on its promises.
Iltija Mufti, who is contesting as the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate from Bijbehara in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, said that she would have been a teacher if not a politician.
In an exclusive interview with India Today's Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, Iltija Mufti, People's Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate from Bijbehara and daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, spoke about her political debut, contesting J&K assembly polls and other issues.
