Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Omar Abdullah demands statehood for J&K
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, held a protest in Delhi to demand that his region be given statehood again.
He said this is important for Jammu and Kashmir to have its own rights and powers.
He criticized other political parties for not joining the protest and instead criticizing it on social media.
Abdullah also said that without statehood, the special status under Article 370 is meaningless.
He assured the people that his party is committed to their promises and will continue to fight for statehood within the country's constitutional framework.
Omar Abdullah led a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
He criticized opposition parties for not participating in the protest and only criticizing on social media.
Abdullah argued that statehood is essential for restoring special status and that Article 370 is meaningless without statehood.
He reassured the people that his party is committed to their promises and will continue to fight for statehood.
The protest was the first phase of a sustained political campaign, with more programs to follow.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Protest demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To regain constitutional rights and special status for Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah's Stance
Opposition Parties' Stance
Protest Participation
Omar Abdullah's Stance
Omar Abdullah criticized opposition parties for not participating in the Jantar Mantar protest and only criticizing on social media.
Opposition Parties' Stance
Opposition parties chose not to participate in the protest, citing reasons such as not wanting to annoy the BJP and the Central government.
Restoration of Article 370
Omar Abdullah's Stance
Omar Abdullah argued that statehood is the foundation for restoring special status and that Article 370 without statehood is meaningless.
Opposition Parties' Stance
Opposition parties demand the immediate reinstatement of Article 370 before statehood.
- Chief Minister
- Omar Abdullah
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
- Opposition Parties
- Criticized for not participating in the protest
- Article 370
- Omar Abdullah argues it is meaningless without statehood
- Next Steps
- NC to chart out further organizational and public programs