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.