Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Promise Unfulfilled
Seven years ago, the Indian government took away special rights from Jammu and Kashmir and made it a smaller part of the country.
They promised to give it back its full rights, but they haven't done it yet.
People in Jammu and Kashmir want their rights back, and they voted in big numbers to show this.
The government says they will give the rights back, but they keep delaying.
Some people think the government is not treating the people of Jammu and Kashmir fairly because of their religion.
Jammu and Kashmir was downgraded to a Union Territory on August 5, 2019, with the abrogation of Article 370.
The government has made multiple promises to restore statehood but has not fulfilled them.
The National Conference and other pro-statehood advocates have protested and pushed for the restoration of statehood.
The 'INDIA' bloc won a majority in the 2024 assembly elections, with the National Conference winning 42 seats.
The government's delay in restoring statehood is seen as a democratic issue and a reflection of majoritarian policies.
- Who
- The people of Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the 'INDIA' bloc.
- What
- The abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of Jammu and Kashmir to a Union Territory, along with the unfulfilled promises of restoring statehood.
- When
- August 5, 2019, with ongoing developments up to the present.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Why
- The government's delay in restoring statehood is seen as a democratic issue and a reflection of majoritarian policies.
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Government Stance
Restoration of Statehood
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Pro-Statehood advocates argue that Jammu and Kashmir should be granted full statehood as promised, citing democratic principles and the region's historical status as a state.
Government Stance
The government has repeatedly delayed the restoration of statehood, citing conditions such as 'normalcy' and 'appropriate juncture', without a clear timeline.
Elections and Governance
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Advocates point to the high voter turnout in the 2024 assembly elections and the victory of the 'INDIA' bloc as evidence of the people's commitment to democracy and their desire for self-governance.
Government Stance
The government has used the election results to justify further delays, claiming that statehood will be restored after elections, but has not set a definitive date.
- Date of Article 370 Abrogation
- August 5, 2019
- Current Status of Jammu and Kashmir
- Union Territory
- Promises Made by Government
- Multiple promises made by Amit Shah and Narendra Modi since 2019, none fulfilled
- Assembly Elections
- September 2024
- Voter Turnout in 2024 Elections
- 64%
- Current Chief Minister
- Omar Abdullah
- Number of Seats Won by 'INDIA' Bloc
- 49 out of 90
- Number of Seats Won by National Conference
- 42 out of 90
