Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Omar Abdullah Pushes for J&K Statehood
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said that statehood is very important for the region to get back its special status.
He believes that without statehood, Article 370 and 371, which give special rights to Jammu and Kashmir, don't mean much.
Abdullah promised to keep fighting for statehood and said his protest in Delhi was just the start of a bigger campaign.
He also said that the National Conference (NC) party will not give up on the issue of special status.
Abdullah wants to make sure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir know that the NC will stay true to its promises.
Omar Abdullah emphasizes statehood as essential for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
Abdullah reminds the Centre of its promise to return statehood.
NC will continue to push for statehood and special status.
Abdullah's protest in Delhi was blocked by police due to heavy security.
NC's determination remains intact, and statehood is seen as a prerequisite for power-sharing.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Push for restoration of statehood and special status for Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Srinagar
- Why
- To restore the special status and ensure meaningful power-sharing
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Central Government
Importance of Statehood
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Statehood is essential for restoring special status and meaningful power-sharing.
Central Government
Statehood is not a prerequisite for maintaining special status.
Article 370 and 371
Pro-Statehood Advocates
Article 370 and 371 hold no meaning without statehood.
Central Government
Article 370 and 371 can be maintained without statehood.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Srinagar
- Key Figure
- Omar Abdullah
- Party
- National Conference (NC)
- Demand
- Restoration of statehood and special status