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Farooq Abdullah says restoring J-K special status remains NC priority
Farooq Abdullah leads the National Conference party in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said restoring the region’s special constitutional status is still the party’s main goal.
That status was revoked by the Centre in 2019.
Abdullah said the change was made unilaterally.
He said his party would continue working to restore the status.
He also called for an elected government with strong powers.
He said people’s voices and rights should be respected.
He urged everyone to support peace, harmony and development.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s special status remains the party’s top priority.
Abdullah said the constitutional provisions were altered unilaterally and vowed that the NC would continue its struggle.
He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have the right to seek restoration of their constitutional rights.
Abdullah called for an elected government with a strong mandate and sufficient powers to address public problems.
He urged political workers and the public to strengthen peace, social harmony, development and democratic institutions.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, and his party.
- What
- The NC will continue seeking restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- August 20; the year is not specified in the report.
- Why
- The NC says restoring constitutional rights and responding to the aspirations of the people require continued political efforts and stronger democratic institutions.
Key facts
- Party
- National Conference (NC)
- Leader
- Farooq Abdullah
- Main demand
- Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status
- Status change
- The Centre revoked the special status in 2019
- Government sought
- An elected government with a strong mandate and necessary powers
- Additional appeal
- Strengthen peace, social harmony, development and democratic institutions
Quotes
Farooq Abdullah
President of the National Conference party
“"The issue remains at the top of the party’s agenda. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have a right to raise their voice for restoration of their constitutional rights," he said.”
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