Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Congress Stages Protests, Demands J&K Statehood Restoration
The Congress party is holding a protest and planning to pressure the government to give back Jammu and Kashmir its statehood.
They're marching in Srinagar and planning to protest in Delhi on July 22.
They wrote a letter to the Prime Minister reminding him of his promises to restore J&K's statehood.
They believe this is important because Jammu and Kashmir was changed from a state to a union territory, which is a rare move.
The Congress wants the government to make a law about this in the upcoming Parliament session.
Congress is organizing a protest march in Srinagar to demand restoration of J&K statehood.
The march is planned to start from the Congress headquarters and culminate at the divisional commissioner's office.
The party has also announced a 'Delhi Chalo' program on July 22, planning a Parliament gherao.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge jointly wrote to PM Modi urging legislation in the upcoming session.
The Congress highlights the government's promises and assurances regarding statehood restoration.
- Who
- Congress party leaders and members.
- What
- Congress is protesting to urge for restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Protest march in Srinagar tomorrow; 'Delhi Chalo' on July 22; upcoming Parliament session.
- Where
- Srinagar (march), Delhi (planned protest)
- Why
- To pressure the government to introduce a bill for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress
Government
J&K Statehood
Congress
Demand immediate restoration of J&K's statehood, citing it as a breach of democratic rights and previous promises.
Government
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- Event
- Congress Protest March
- Location
- Srinagar, J&K
- Primary Goal
- Restoration of J&K statehood
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge
- 'Delhi Chalo' Program
- July 22, Parliament Gherao
- Relevant Body
- Parliament
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