J&K: In mourning, CM Omar Adhullah says Delhi protest is on
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that his party will proceed with a planned protest in Delhi for the restoration of statehood, despite the recent death of his uncle. The protest aims to challenge the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 and advocate for federal rights.
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The protest represents a significant political pushback against the current administrative status of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding regional autonomy.
SRINAGAR: A day after the death of his uncle Dr Mustafa Kamal, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his party will proceed with its planned Delhi protest for the restoration of statehood.“There will be no change in our July 20 programme. We have not received permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar so far, but we will leave for Delhi on July 19. If permission is granted, we will hold the protest at Jantar Mantar. If not, we will reach Delhi, sit together and decide our next course of action,” Omar said amid mourning.Kamal, a doctor, was additional general secretary of National Conference, a party founded by his father Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
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