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Political parties in J&K lash at BJP after Sheikh Abdullah's image removed from police medal

Summary by Ground News
The police medal for gallantry and meritorious service will no longer bear the image of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and will be replaced with the national anthem. Many in Kashmir believe that the decision to remove Abdullah's legacy is rooted in the divisive politics of the BJP. Abdullah served as the Prime Minister of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1948-53.

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The HinduThe Hindu

Sheikh Abdullah’s image removed from police medals in J&K

L-G administration’s decision sparks outrage from political parties

2 years ago·India
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Indian ExpressIndian Express

J&K govt removes photograph of Sheikh Abdullah from police medals, Kashmir parties condemn move

Following abrogation of Article 370, the J&K govt had in 2020 dropped late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s title ‘Sher-i-Kashmir’ from both the police medals and renamed them as Jammu and Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry and for Meritorious Service.

2 years ago·India
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WIONWION

Political parties in J&K lash at BJP after Sheikh Abdullah's image removed from police medal

The National Conference Party which was founded by Sheikh Abdullah has reacted and said that its a ploy by BJP and its allies. The party says It wont make any difference to the name and party 

2 years ago·Noida, India
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Firstpost NewsFirstpost News

Explained: Why Jammu and Kashmir is replacing Sheikh Abdullah's image on police medals

A towering political figure and the founder of the National Conference, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was bestowned the moniker 'Sher-i-Kashmir’ for his many endeavours at improving the erstwhile state. He is the father of Farooq Abdullah and the grandfather of Omar Abdullah

2 years ago·Mumbai, India
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The QuintThe Quint

J&K Govt Drops Image of First Elected CM Sheikh Abdullah From Police Medals

The first elected CM of J&K state played a key role in the Kashmir's accession to India following the partition.

2 years ago·India
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'Attempt to Erase History': Sheikh Abdullah's Image Removed From Police Awards in J&K

Many in Kashmir believe that the decision to remove Sheikh Abdullah’s legacy is rooted in the divisive politics of the BJP, which is aimed at disempowering the people of Kashmir.

2 years ago·India
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