Abdullah protests heavy Delhi restrictions, demands J&K statehood
On July 21, 2026, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, stated that statehood is essential for restoring the special status of the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference, he highlighted his protest in Delhi on July 20 against heavy security restrictions imposed by police for the Cockroach Janata Party march. Abdullah emphasized that without statehood, there can be no power sharing between the Centre and J&K, underscoring the National Conference's commitment to fulfilling its promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
17 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Congress will join Omar Abdullah's protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to advocate for statehood restoration and "Statehood Plus" for Jammu and Kashmir.
21 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, declared that statehood is necessary to restore the Union Territory's special status.
— Indian Express
Omar Abdullah led a protest demanding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, despite logistical challenges and competing demonstrations.
“the National Conference (NC) will keep reminding the Centre of its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and expressed hope that the commitment would be fulfilled.”— verbatim excerpt from The Hindu
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