statehood restoration
National Conference Holds Critical Meeting to Address Bypolls Defeat and Statehood Strategy in Jammu and Kashmir
Nov 27, 2025 02:48 pm CST
The National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has convened a two-day working committee meeting to analyze their recent electoral defeat and develop strategies for statehood restoration. Led by Farooq Abdullah, the meeting notably excludes MP Aga Ruhullah, whom the party blames for their bypolls failure. The gathering addresses growing criticism about the NC government's ineffectiveness in fulfilling manifesto promises and engaging with the central government on constitutional safeguards.
Omar Abdullah Denies BJP Alliance Claims: "I Swear On Quran I Never Approached BJP for Statehood"
Nov 10, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically denied BJP allegations that he sought an alliance with the central ruling party in 2024 for statehood restoration, swearing on the Holy Quran that no such approach was made. This comes amid escalating political tensions as opposition leader Sunil Sharma continues to claim Abdullah made overtures to the BJP both in 2014 and 2024.
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 Demands Restoration of Special Status in First Major Rally Since Becoming Chief Minister
Oct 31, 2025 12:05 am CST
In his first public rally since taking office as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has renewed calls for restoration of special status under Article 370. Addressing supporters in Handwara, Abdullah instructed the National Conference's newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to advocate strongly for this issue in parliament, marking a shift from his recent focus on statehood restoration.
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.
Omar Abdullah Refuses BJP Alliance for J&K Statehood Restoration: "Would Rather Resign"
Sep 30, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rejected any possibility of aligning with the BJP to restore statehood, stating he would resign instead. Despite acknowledging this stance might delay statehood restoration, Abdullah remains committed to democratic and peaceful means of achieving this goal while citing Ladakh's situation as vindication of his position on the 2019 abrogation of Article 370.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.