Cong workers want party to fight polls on its own in J&K: Soz

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:24

J&K Congress unit chief Saifuddin Soz on Sunday said the party workers in the state want that it should contest polls on its own and he will convey their sentiments to the high command which will take the final decision on any tie-up.

Summoning former Army chief will serve no purpose: Soz

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:16

Disapproving of the move to summon former Army chief VK Singh before the legislative council privileges committee, Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Saifuddin Soz on Sunday said it would not serve any purpose and he should be given "some respect" for the position he held.

Article 370 is Constitution`s integral part, can`t be amended: Soz

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:35

Claiming Article 370 is an "integral part of the Constitution" and it cannot be amended, J&K Congress` Saifuddin Soz challenged Narendra Modi to participate in one-on-one debate with him on the issue.

Indo-Pak dialogue way forward for prosperous relations: JKPCC

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 16:08

India and Pakistan can have prosperous relations by way of dialogue, but Islamabad cannot use pressure tactics to make New Delhi accept anything, JKPCC president Saifuddin Soz said on Sunday.

Law will take its own course, Soz on allegations against DyCM

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 18:54

In wake of allegations of corruption levelled against Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand by his Public Relations Officer Kewal Sharma, JKPCC chief Saifuddin Soz said law will take its own course.

AFSPA temporary, it has to go: Congress

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 18:38

The Congress on Sunday insisted that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was temporary and maintained that it can be revoked only after proper consultations.

Cong to emerge single largest party in next J&K polls: Soz

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 21:59

Congress will emerge as the single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir in the 2014 assembly polls, party`s state chief Saifuddin Soz said on Saturday.

PM likely to visit J&K in June, says Soz

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 20:06

Prime Minister Manomhan Singh is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir in June, state Congress president Saifuddin Soz said on Wednesday.

Soz in Delhi to attend PAC of Parliament: JKPCC

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 21:36

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee rubbished media reports claiming that party`s state chief Saifuddin Soz was summoned by party High Command.

Soz appeals to PM for release of J&K youth acquitted in blast case

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 23:02

Jammu and Kashmir Congress` Saifuddin Soz appealed to PM Manmohan Singh to direct release of 2 youth, who were acquitted in 1996 Lajpat Nagar blasts case by Delhi High Court but were arrested again.

Congress emerging as only choice in Jammu region: Saifuddin Soz

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 22:19

J&K Congress on Sunday said that the party is emerging as the only choice in the region and BJP`s presence has become irrelevant.

Panchayat members to get insurance cover, honorarium: J&K Cong

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 20:13

The Jammu and Kashmir government is making efforts to provide an insurance cover and honorarium to the Panchayat members, state chief of Congress Saifuddin Soz said here on Saturday.