Overview
- Abdullah warned that holding back full statehood is weakening faith in democratic institutions.
- Speaking to party functionaries, he called the prolonged delay “deeply unfortunate” and said people’s aspirations remain unmet.
- He said restoring statehood is a basic right rather than a concession from the central government.
- He urged National Conference workers to use peaceful, constitutional outreach to gather local concerns and raise them through democratic forums.
- Jammu and Kashmir has been a Union Territory since Article 370 ended in 2019, and the Centre has given no new timetable for restoring statehood as opposition parties press for action.