Archive · 30 Aug 2026
J&K BJP: Statehood Will Return, Article 370 Will Not
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq asked political parties to work together to restore Article 370.
BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said Article 370 will not return.
He said Parliament removed it through a constitutional decision in 2019.
He also said the Supreme Court upheld that decision.
Thakur argued that calls to restore it could create tension and instability in Kashmir.
He said young people want education, jobs, businesses, investment and tourism.
Political parties can still share their opinions within the rules of the Constitution.
Thakur said statehood may return later, but that is separate from Article 370.
BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur rejected Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s call to restore Article 370.
Thakur said Parliament’s August 5, 2019 decision was upheld by the Supreme Court.
He accused restoration demands of provoking unrest and undermining peace in Kashmir.
Thakur said political parties may express views within the constitutional framework.
He said Jammu and Kashmir statehood will return at an appropriate time, but Article 370 will not.
- Who
- BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur responded to Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
- What
- The Jammu and Kashmir BJP rejected demands to restore Article 370 while supporting the eventual restoration of statehood.
- When
- The statement was reported on August 30; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Thakur said Article 370 had been constitutionally settled and that restoration demands could provoke unrest and disrupt peace.
Supporters of Article 370 Restoration
Jammu and Kashmir BJP
Article 370’s future
Supporters of Article 370 Restoration
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called on political parties to unite to restore Article 370.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP
Altaf Thakur said Parliament had settled the issue and that Article 370 would not be restored.
Effect on Kashmir
Supporters of Article 370 Restoration
The report presents Mirwaiz’s appeal but does not provide further details about his reasoning or position on its effects.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP
Thakur said restoration calls could provoke the public, disrupt peace and revive past instability in Kashmir.
Statehood
Supporters of Article 370 Restoration
The report does not state Mirwaiz’s position on restoring Jammu and Kashmir statehood.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP
Thakur distinguished statehood from Article 370 and said statehood would return at an appropriate time.
- BJP spokesperson
- Altaf Thakur
- Article 370 decision
- Parliament took the constitutional decision on August 5, 2019.
- Judicial status
- The Supreme Court subsequently upheld the abrogation of Article 370.
- BJP position on Article 370
- The BJP says there is no question of restoring Article 370.
- BJP position on statehood
- Thakur said Jammu and Kashmir statehood will be restored at an appropriate time.
- Mirwaiz’s position
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged political parties to unite for the restoration of Article 370.
