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August 9, 2026, 05:04 PM - 3 min read
In an interview, Abdullah said he had placed considerable political credibility at stake by adopting a constructive approach towards the Union Government in the expectation that statehood would be restored. Omar said he would continue to face the political consequences despite believing that the delay was beyond his control.
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August 6, 2026, 03:15 PM - 5 min read
While the government has achieved significant steps towards ensuring peace and stability with some reforms, the majority of the population in the region are still fantasising about the return of the special status, while the political leadership demands the return of statehood.
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August 5, 2026, 03:33 PM - 3 min read
In August 2019, the Centre revoked Article 370, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The erstwhile state was also reorganised into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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July 21, 2026, 06:44 PM - 3 min read
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah said the Centre must honour the assurances made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir regarding restoration of statehood, reiterating that statehood was imperative for the eventual restoration of its special status.
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July 20, 2026, 07:38 PM - 3 min read
Demonstration draws several party legislators, MPs and senior leaders; the J&K CM alleged that the police used tear gas to stop the peaceful protesters from marching towards the Constitution Club
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July 15, 2026, 04:14 PM - 3 min read
J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 will go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal. The high command is said to have directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19.
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July 8, 2026, 07:20 PM - 3 min read
Contending that civil society has backed the move, CM Omar said around 170 representatives from different sections of society, including religious leaders, traders, educationists, retired bureaucrats and tourism stakeholders, attended a meeting that lasted nearly three hours.
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June 7, 2026, 10:59 AM - 2 min read
“If the Government of India does not fulfil its promise to Jammu and Kashmir and restore statehood, we will be compelled to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar and tell the nation that the promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir has not been honoured.”
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June 5, 2026, 03:53 PM - 2 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he was ready to step down from his position if all political parties suspend their individual identities and launch a united democratic movement for the restoration of statehood.
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June 4, 2026, 05:50 PM - 2 min read
Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah stressed that the credibility of the political leadership was at stake as people were seeking concrete results. “The primary condition should be sustainability and consistency. If there is no consistency, there will only be theatrics,” he said.
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June 4, 2026, 01:56 PM - 2 min read
However, some political observers have criticised the meeting, describing it as more of a “picnic” for legislators rather than a serious deliberation on governance and public issues.
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June 2, 2026, 11:58 AM - 2 min read
In her letter addressed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mufti wrote, “I had sought an appointment with you but due to your preoccupation it has not been possible. Therefore, I am taking the liberty of writing to you since time is running out and we cannot afford to delay things any further.
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