A Region at the Crossroads Despite ongoing security challenges, the demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood remains a defining feature of the region’s political discourse. In a powerful reaffirmation, Omar Abdullah—former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader—emphasized that talks regarding the reinstatement of statehood remain active, even in the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. Abdullah’s statement, made during a NITI Aayog governing council meeting, underscores the continued pursuit of political restoration and governance autonomy for the region. His remarks serve as a reminder that amid turbulence,…
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Ruhullah Pushes for J&K’s Pre-1953 Position and Statehood in Parliament
In Parliament Ruhullah seeks statehood, restoration of J&K’s pre-1953 position; Hits out at Rahul Gandhi for ignoring Muslims in his speech New Delhi, Feb 03 : Pointing out that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi didn’t mention plight of Muslims in his speech, National Conference Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah on Monday said that besides restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, New Delhi will have to return pre-1953 position to the region. Speaking in response to the President’s address in the Parliament, Ruhullah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)…
Read MoreStatehood Struggle: Karra Claims Centre’s Reluctance to Restore J&K’s Full Status
Powerful elements at centre unwilling to restore full statehood to J&K, claims JKPCC president Karra Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 26: J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra said on Tuesday that the central government is not willing to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He said the Congress will not accept any amendment and will continue to press for restoration of full statehood to J&K as early as possible. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a public rally organised in the Rajouri district to celebrate 75th Constitution Day, Karra…
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