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Sunil Sharma Accuses National Conference of Using Delhi Statehood Protest to Mask Governance Failures; BJP Announces Counter-Protests

July 19, 2026 Editor

Sunil Sharma Calls NC’s Delhi Statehood Protest a ‘Diversion’; BJP Plans Counter-Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Leader of Opposition Says NC Should Focus on Unemployment, Corruption and Public Services Instead of ‘Political Theatre’ The political battle over Jammu and Kashmir’s demand for restoration of statehood has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma accusing the ruling National Conference (NC) of using its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to divert public attention from what he described as the government’s failures on…

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects National Conference’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Be the End Goal for Jammu & Kashmir

July 18, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects NC’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Replace Article 370 Demand By: Javid Amin | 18 July 2026 PDP chief refuses to join NC’s Jantar Mantar demonstration, insisting that any united opposition movement must also demand the restoration of Article 370 and other political measures A fresh political divide has emerged within Jammu and Kashmir’s opposition ahead of the National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti declined the party’s invitation to participate. In a letter…

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

July 11, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

National Conference Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has significantly expanded its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by inviting 52 political, religious and civil society leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Among the prominent invitees are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Grand…

National Conference Secures Civil Society Backing Ahead of Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood Restoration

July 8, 2026 Editor

National Conference Wins Civil Society Support Ahead of Delhi Protest, Expands Campaign for J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has strengthened its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by securing the support of sections of Kashmir’s civil society ahead of its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The endorsement comes as the party prepares to take its demand for statehood to the national capital, where it plans to mobilize opposition parties, civil society representatives and public opinion in…