Will remind Centre of Statehood promise at Jantar Mantar: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that his party will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar to demand the restoration of statehood. He also addressed concerns regarding the region's reservation policy and ongoing discussions with the central government.
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The status of Jammu and Kashmir remains a critical and sensitive political issue in India, impacting regional stability and federal-state relations.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday (June 15, 2026) said ruling National Conference (NC) legislators would go ahead with their plan to hold a sit-in at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the first day of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament and “press for Statehood” .
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