Jammu and Kashmir statehood
National Conference Faces Historic Defeat in Budgam as Estranged MP Celebrates Omar Abdullah's Political Setback
Nov 15, 2025 01:58 am CST
The National Conference party suffered a significant defeat in the Budgam bye-elections, with estranged MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi celebrating this as a victory against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This historic loss in a traditional NC stronghold highlights growing internal tensions and shifting political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first time since 1957 that the party has lost control of this central Kashmir constituency.
Omar Abdullah Challenges Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Over Jammu And Kashmir Statehood Restoration
Nov 01, 2025 01:39 am CST
Tension escalates between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha over statehood restoration. While Sinha accuses Abdullah of using statehood as an excuse for inaction, Abdullah counters by highlighting security failures under the Lt Governor's watch, particularly referencing the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, and demands clarity on the timeline for statehood restoration.
Omar Abdullah Plans to Join Supreme Court Case for J&K Statehood Restoration, Contradicts Central Government Claims
Oct 19, 2025 01:42 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is considering joining the Supreme Court petition for statehood restoration, contradicting central government claims of ongoing consultations. Abdullah, who uniquely served as Chief Minister in both state and union territory frameworks, highlights the disadvantages of J&K's current status while the Supreme Court evaluates whether the continued delay violates India's federal structure following the 2019 abrogation of Article 370.
Supreme Court Grants Centre Four Weeks to Address Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration Petition
Oct 10, 2025 04:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court has given the central government four weeks to respond to a petition seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Solicitor General informed the court that consultations are ongoing between central and J&K governments regarding statehood restoration, while petitioners argue that the continued delay violates India's federal structure. This follows a December 2023 Constitutional bench directive to restore statehood "at the earliest" after upholding Article 370's abrogation.
Supreme Court Hearing on Petition to Restore Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood: Constitutional Mandate and Federal Implications
Oct 10, 2025 01:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is examining a petition seeking immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as directed by the Constitution Bench in December 2023. Despite the central government's assurance that J&K's Union territory status is temporary, no action has been taken, prompting concerns about violations of India's federal structure. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged all political parties to support a parliamentary bill for statehood restoration, warning that downgrading states sets a dangerous constitutional precedent.