Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Farooq Abdullah: J&K Statehood is a Right, Not a Concession
Farooq Abdullah, a political leader, said that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood should be restored because it is a right, not a favor.
He believes the current status makes it harder to govern effectively.
He spoke to members of his party in Pulwama.
Abdullah wants the region to have its full decision-making power again.
His son, Omar Abdullah, also discussed the topic and expressed that the restoration of statehood will happen soon.
Farooq Abdullah stated that restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is a constitutional right.
He addressed National Conference (NC) workers in Pulwama district.
Abdullah criticized the union territory status as a hindrance to governance.
The former chief minister called for an immediate return to full democratic authority.
Omar Abdullah mentioned the promise of statehood return by the current government.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference (NC).
- What
- Farooq Abdullah asserted that restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is a constitutional right, not a concession.
- When
- The event occurred on Wednesday.
- Where
- Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Abdullah believes union territory status hinders effective governance and called for a return to full democratic authority.
Farooq Abdullah's Stance
No opposing views in the article
Statehood Status
Farooq Abdullah's Stance
Statehood is a constitutional right and long overdue.
No opposing views in the article
Not applicable (No opposing viewpoint given in the article).
- Politician
- Farooq Abdullah
- Political Party
- National Conference (NC)
- Location
- Pulwama district, J&K
- Main Point
- Statehood is a right
- Former Role
- Chief Minister of J&K
