Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NC Protests for J&K Statehood, Backs Student March
A big protest happened in Delhi on Monday.
People from different political parties, like the National Conference and Congress, came together to ask for Jammu and Kashmir to become a state again.
They were also supporting students who wanted to march peacefully.
The protest started near Jantar Mantar, but the police used sticks and tear gas to stop some protesters.
The leaders said the government should listen to the people and not use force.
They want the government to apologize and talk to the protesters to solve the problems.
National Conference led a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
Leaders from Congress, CPI, and CPM joined the protest despite some J&K-based parties not participating.
Protesters were briefly allowed to protest near Jantar Mantar before moving to Mavalankar Hall.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the protest, criticizing the central government for not fulfilling promises.
Police used lathi-charge and tear gas against protesters, causing injuries, which the protesters condemned.
- Who
- National Conference, Congress, CPI, CPM, and other political leaders and protesters
- What
- Protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and support for student march
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand the fulfillment of promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to protest against police action on student marchers
Protesters
Government
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters condemn the use of lathi-charge and tear gas, stating it was unnecessary and caused harm to peaceful protesters.
Government
Government's stance on the use of force is not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Leaders
- Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, D. Raja, M.A. Baby, Tariq Hameed Karra, Ghulam Ahmad Mir
- Protest Demand
- Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood
- Police Action
- Lathi-charge and tear gas used against protesters