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Omar Abdullah Mobilizes Major Parties for Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Bill

His outreach comes after confidential New Delhi meetings between top officials, underscoring pressure from widespread anniversary protests demanding reinstatement of statehood

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Supporters of India's opposition Congress party shout slogans demanding the ruling government restore the statehood of the disputed region, in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
Supporters of India's opposition Congress party hold placards as they demand the ruling government restore the statehood of the disputed region, in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
Congress leaders and workers stage during a protest on Tuesday. (PTI)

Overview

  • Omar Abdullah wrote to presidents of 42 political parties urging them to support a statehood restoration bill during Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
  • He describes the restoration as a constitutional course correction rather than a concession and warns that ongoing delays undermine federal values.
  • Private meetings on August 3 between President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have fueled speculation of imminent legislative action, yet no bill has been tabled.
  • Coordinated protests on August 5 in all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir marked the sixth anniversary of Article 370’s revocation and underscored public demand for full statehood.
  • The Supreme Court’s December 2023 directive to restore statehood “at the earliest” remains unmet, intensifying pressure for prompt legislative follow-through.