Archive · 19 Jul 2026
NC Prepares for J&K Statehood Protest
The National Conference (NC) is getting ready for a big protest in New Delhi to ask the central government to give Jammu and Kashmir its special state status back.
The protest is planned for July 20 at Jantar Mantar.
The NC leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, are in Delhi to make sure everything is ready.
However, it is not clear if the Delhi government will allow the protest to happen.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Mehbooba Mufti, says her party will join the protest only if they also talk about bringing back Article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special rights.
The central government has said they will restore statehood at the right time, but they have not said when.
The Congress party supports the NC's protest, but the PDP and another party, the Peoples Conference, will not join unless the agenda is broadened.
NC leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, are in Delhi preparing for a protest demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
The protest is scheduled for July 20 at Jantar Mantar, but permission from the Delhi administration is uncertain.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has said her party will join the protest only if the agenda includes the restoration of Article 370 and other constitutional issues.
The Congress party supports the NC's protest, while the PDP and Peoples Conference will not join unless the agenda is broadened.
The Central Government has assured the restoration of statehood at an 'appropriate time' but has not provided a definite timeline.
- Who
- National Conference (NC) leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti
- What
- NC prepares for a protest demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Protest planned for July 20, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To press the Central Government for the restoration of statehood and address political and constitutional issues
National Conference (NC)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Protest Focus
National Conference (NC)
The NC is focusing solely on the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
The PDP believes the protest should also address the restoration of Article 370 and other constitutional issues.
Participation in Protest
National Conference (NC)
The NC is proceeding with the protest as planned, with all NC legislators and MPs participating.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
The PDP has declined to join the protest unless the agenda is broadened to include Article 370 and other fundamental issues.
- Event
- NC prepares for J&K statehood protest at Jantar Mantar
- Date
- July 20, 2024
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- NC's Demand
- Restoration of statehood to J&K
- PDP's Condition
- Inclusion of Article 370 and other constitutional issues in the protest agenda
- Government's Stance
- Assured restoration of statehood at an 'appropriate time' but no definite timeline
- Permission Status
- Uncertainty over Delhi administration's approval for the protest
- Supporting Parties
- Congress party supports the NC's protest
Sources
Mehbooba Mufti declines to join NC's J&K statehood restoration protest
Why Mehbooba’s party just declined Omar’s Jantar Mantar invite
NC’s Planned Statehood Protest in Delhi Draws Support, Sparks Dissent, and Deepens Political Fault Lines
Mehbooba Mufti Declines Farooq Abdullah's Invite For Jantar Mantar Protest
NC leaders reach Delhi ahead of statehood protest
