Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Congress Intensifies Push for Jammu and Kashmir Statehood
The Congress party is pushing for Jammu and Kashmir to get its statehood back.
They say that Prime Minister Modi and the Supreme Court have said this should happen.
Congress leaders are worried that people in Jammu and Kashmir are having a hard time, with unelected officials making decisions instead of elected representatives.
Despite promises, statehood hasn't been restored yet, even though elections have taken place.
The Congress party has been saying since August 5, 2019, that Jammu and Kashmir should have its statehood restored.
Congress is intensifying its movement for Jammu and Kashmir statehood restoration.
Senior Congress leaders cited promises by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a Supreme Court directive.
Leaders expressed concerns about the common man's suffering in the UT.
They highlighted the situation where powers of elected representatives are with unelected people.
Digvijaya Singh noted statehood has not been restored despite promises and directives.
- Who
- Congress leaders including G A Mir, Digvijaya Singh, Naseer Hussain, and Ravinder Sharma.
- What
- Congress is advocating for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- The Congress made the statement on Wednesday.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To address the concerns of the common man and fulfill the promises made regarding statehood restoration.
Congress's View
Government's View
Restoration of Statehood
Congress's View
Urge to restore statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting promises by the Prime Minister and Supreme Court directives.
Government's View
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- Political Party
- Congress
- Issue
- Restoration of statehood
- Key Figures
- Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, G A Mir, Digvijaya Singh
- Mentioned Legal Body
- Supreme Court
- Delimitation exercise and elections
- Completed, with elections held.
- Congress Stance Start Date
- August 5, 2019