NC’s Farooq Abdullah to seek INDIA bloc, J&K parties’ support for upcoming Jantar Mantar sit-in over Statehood
The National Conference (NC) announced it will formally invite members of the INDIA bloc and J&K parties to join its sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20th during Parliament's monsoon session. The decision was made by NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, who also stated that formal invitations will be sent to all political parties in J&K with personal letters from Mr. Abdullah. The NC aims to press for the restoration of Statehood and constitutional guarantees for J&K.
18 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP will not participate in the National Conference protest unless demands for Article 370 restoration, prisoner release, and Jamaat-e-Islami lifting are included.
— NDTV
Mehbooba Mufti declined Farooq Abdullah's invitation to a protest at Jantar Mantar, citing a demand for statehood restoration and the release of political prisoners.
— The Hindu
The PDP president stated that the party may not participate in the NC-led protest for Statehood unless specific conditions are met.
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