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National Conference Demands Restoration of J&K’s Special Status and Statehood

In a Srinagar meeting, the NC condemned the Pahalgam attack, reaffirmed autonomy demands, and urged sustained peace between India and Pakistan.

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NC chief Farooq Abdullag and party vice-president and J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah during the party's central working committee meeting, at party headquarters in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
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Overview

  • The National Conference Working Committee, led by Farooq Abdullah, convened on May 21, 2025, to address the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and regional tensions.
  • The committee passed seven resolutions, including condemnation of the April 22 attack that killed 26 people and denouncement of cross-border shelling claiming 23 civilian lives.
  • Reaffirming its commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, the NC also demanded immediate reinstatement of full statehood as promised by the Indian government and Supreme Court.
  • The NC welcomed the May 10 ceasefire between India and Pakistan and called for sustained dialogue to achieve lasting peace in the region.
  • The party expressed concern over harassment of Kashmiris across India and warned against actions like arrests and media intimidation, which risk alienating peace supporters.