J&K’s National Conference leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, are in New Delhi to organize a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The party aims to urge the Centre for the restoration of statehood to J&K. Party members, legislators, and workers have also arrived in Delhi to coordinate the event.
Uncertainty looms over the approval for the protest at Jantar Mantar, with no official confirmation from the Delhi administration as of now. Recent actions against activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters have raised concerns about potential difficulties for the NC’s demonstration. The party has been vocal about the need for statehood restoration since assuming power in J&K.
The NC emphasizes that statehood reinstatement is crucial for democratic institutions, administrative autonomy, and meeting people’s aspirations. The upcoming protest on July 20 is seen as a peaceful way to remind the Centre of its commitment to this cause. While the Central Government has promised statehood restoration, no specific timeline has been provided yet.
