NC protests in Delhi to demand statehood for J&K, says government's promise remains unfulfilled
Leaders of the National Conference party held a protest in New Delhi to demand the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. They argue that the central government has failed to fulfill promises made in Parliament and the Supreme Court regarding the region's status.
Why it matters
The status of Jammu and Kashmir remains a critical point of political contention in India, impacting regional stability and federal-state relations.
The National Conference (NC) protested in New Delhi on Monday (July 20, 2026) to demand immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and call on the Modi government to honour its commitment made in Parliament and before the Supreme Court.
Led by NC president Farooq Abdullah, NC leaders and workers gathered at the Jammu and Kashmir House on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon session. They carried placards reading "Apna wada pura karo [Fulfil your promise]", "Restore rights and dignity of people of J&K" and "Restore full statehood".
The protesters also raised slogans like "Modi ka wada, kyun raha aadha? [Why has Modi's promise remained unfulfilled?]".
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was seen walking towards the Constitution Club, where a seminar on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood was being held.
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