Overview

• The chief minister called the delay unfair and said people should not be punished for the BJP’s defeat in last year’s assembly elections.
• He asserted that the BJP is the only party opposing the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
• Abdullah noted that delimitation is complete and elections were held with strong participation, yet the final step has not been taken.
• The Supreme Court on August 14 said the ground situation, including the Pahalgam attack, must be considered when weighing statehood.
• He also highlighted weaker-than-expected tourism and criticized arrests over the 'I Love Muhammad' slogan, urging courts to step in.