Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Congress to Refuse Cabinet Position Until J&K Gets Statehood
The Congress party in India says it won't be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir until the area gets its statehood back.
They're upset because they believe the current elected officials don't have much power, as important decisions are being made by the Lieutenant Governor instead.
The Congress has been asking for the state's special status to be restored since 2019, and leaders like Rahul Gandhi have also promised to push for this.
They feel the government isn't keeping its promises about giving the region more autonomy.
Congress vows not to join J&K cabinet until statehood is restored.
Digvijaya Singh stated the Congress position on statehood.
The party claims elected government lacks power due to LG's authority.
Congress has consistently demanded statehood since August 5, 2019.
Rahul Gandhi also committed to restoring statehood during Bharat Jodo Yatra.
- Who
- Congress party
- What
- Congress's stand on not joining the J&K cabinet until statehood is restored.
- When
- The stand was announced on Wednesday, July 23rd.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To ensure the elected government has full power, unlike the current scenario where the Lieutenant Governor holds significant authority.
Congress View
Government View
Statehood Restoration
Congress View
Statehood should be restored immediately.
Government View
Unspecified - The BJP-led Centre is yet to fulfill the promise of restoring statehood.
- Party Position
- Congress
- Main Issue
- Restoration of Statehood
- Key Figure
- Digvijaya Singh
- Date of Announcement
- July 23rd
- Previous promise
- Restoration promised by Rahul Gandhi.