Fight for J&K’s Statehood to continue until it is restored: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah’s comments come days after he and NC president Farooq Abdullah led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, demanding the restoration of Statehood and constitutional rights for Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that his administration and the National Conference (NC) would persistently pursue the restoration of Statehood until it is accomplished. The Chief Minister's remarks came in response to inquiries about further actions in light of recent demonstrations across Jammu and Kashmir advocating for the return of Statehood.
Upset by the Center's stance on business regulations and a recent reservation report, Omar Abdullah warned of potential youth-driven protests akin to those seen in Gen Z activism. His comments were made during an interaction with reporters following a review of relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-stricken Rajouri district.
This declaration follows a protest organized by Omar Abdullah and NC President Farooq Abdullah at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, where they called for the restoration of Statehood and the re-establishment of constitutional rights for Jammu and Kashmir. Since its reorganization into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019, following the repeal of Article 370, the NC has consistently emphasized that restoring full Statehood is one of its primary political objectives.
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