Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Omar Abdullah alleges Centre suppressed statehood protest
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, says the Union Government stopped a protest he was leading in Delhi.
The protest was to ask for Jammu and Kashmir to become a state again, which was promised by the government.
The National Conference, Omar Abdullah's party, says the delay in restoring statehood is hurting the people and the country.
They invited leaders from other parties to join the protest.
The Union Government has not yet taken action on the promise to restore statehood, and the protest was restricted.
Omar Abdullah alleges the Union Government suppressed a protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
The protest was scheduled for July 20 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi but faced restrictions.
The National Conference demands immediate restoration of statehood, citing promises made by the Centre.
The delay in restoring statehood is said to be damaging national interest and causing uncertainty.
The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 led to the formation of two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Union Government
- What
- Protest for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights promised by the Centre
National Conference
Union Government
Restoration of Statehood
National Conference
The National Conference demands the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing promises made by the Centre and the damage caused by the delay.
Union Government
The Union Government has not taken action on restoring statehood, despite promises, and has restricted protests demanding it.
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2024
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Article 370 Abrogation
- August 2019
- Supreme Court Ruling
- 2023
- Union Territories Formed
- Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
- Key Figures
- Omar Abdullah, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Hasnain Masoodi
