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Shah Reaffirms J&K Statehood Promise as Omar Abdullah Rejects BJP Tie-Up, Mulls Joining SC Case

Court petitions drive the next steps, with the Centre given four weeks to file its response.

Won’t ally with BJP for restoration of statehood to J&K: Omar Abdullah
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Overview

  • Union home minister Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir will regain statehood at an appropriate time following discussions with the chief minister.
  • Shah cited improved security since Article 370’s abrogation, claiming only one local recruitment to terrorism in the past nine months.
  • Chief minister Omar Abdullah ruled out any alliance with the BJP to secure statehood and urged the party to clarify if restoration depends on its rule in J&K.
  • Abdullah disputed the Centre’s assertion in court that formal consultations were underway and said none have taken place so far.
  • Abdullah said he is considering joining the Supreme Court petitions on statehood and pledged to revoke the Public Safety Act once full statehood is restored, as the legal route awaits the Centre’s response and eventual parliamentary action.