Forum of Human Rights in J&K Calls for Restoring Full Statehood
Gopal Pillai and Radha Kumar, co-chairs of the Forum of Human Rights in J&K, on August 5, 2026, called for restoring full Statehood to J&K and repealing the 2019 reorganisation act. They urged acceptance of Ladakh’s demand for Statehood post-Red Fort attack, citing constitutional issues and governance stalemates. The forum welcomed NC and Congress campaigns but criticized police actions following attacks. It highlighted economic distress in Kashmir and violence in Ladakh, urging withdrawal of cases against protesters.
15 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for the return of exam control to states, citing student protests and the resignation of the Education Minister.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pledged to continue efforts to restore the state's statehood status.
4 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
Omar Abdullah and Amit Shah met to discuss restoring J&K's statehood, including governance protocols and addressing administrative hurdles.
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