Omar Abdullah Leads Protest for J&K Statehood

Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC) led a protest in New Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

They believe that statehood is essential to restore constitutional guarantees and that a union territory has no powers.

The protest was initially planned to be joined by several national leaders and parties, but many could not make it due to chaotic conditions in Delhi.

The NC emphasizes that the issue of Article 370, which provides special status to J&K, cannot be clubbed with statehood.

They believe the BJP government will use Article 370 as an excuse to not grant statehood.

The NC invited all political parties from J&K to join the protest, but many refused and ridiculed their efforts.

Omar Abdullah asserted that the protest is just the beginning and a reminder to the central government of its promises.