JKPC, Apni Party Snub National Conference’s Statehood Protest on July 20
On July 20, J&K Apni Party and JKPC will not join the National Conference's protest in New Delhi demanding Statehood and Constitutional guarantees. However, J&K Congress plans to participate and hold district-wise protests on July 19. JKPC chief Sajad Lone questioned NC Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's motives, emphasizing democratic consensus over street action. Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari accused the NC of inconsistency and seeking self-empowerment through protests. Published July 17, 2026.
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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