Young Turk

In a state where there is only one elected women legislator, over 250 are set to take charge after the completion of the local body polls. In the 2002 assembly elections two women had won but later PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti had resigned from her seat to contest for the Lok Sabha. The 33 per cent reservation for women in the civic elections has provided them this opportunity. Point to ponder for those opposing quota for women in other elections?

Farooq in tell-all mode

Known to often make news for reasons other than politics, Farooq Abdullah has said he is in the middle of writing a book these days, one that will ‘‘shake the whole country’’. The book will recount major historical incidents he has been witness to, his political ups and downs as well as personal anecdotes. The announcement comes close on the heels of Farooq’s fulsome praise for former Intelligence Bureau joint director M K Dhar’s tell-all book Open Secrets. At least some are worried Farooq may live up to his promise this time.

Police feel the blues

The much-publicised Anara Gupta episode seems to be an old chapter now, with the state Crime Branch seeking to withdraw the case against the former Miss Jammu. Anara’s family members say she will start a new life. They also claim that a few Bollywood directors had approached her to work in their films. While Anara’s future may be looking up, for the J-K police it’s time to make some explanations. Anara and her advocates are threatening to sue them for defamation.

Compiled by RAKESH ROCKY