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J&K Statehood Limbo: Omar Abdullah Announces Jantar Mantar Protest, Mocks BJP
Times of India·Monday, 13 July 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah publicly expressed frustration over the Centre's delay in restoring statehood to J&K. He reminded Prime Minister Modi of past assurances on the matter and announced a National Conference protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. He sarcastically asked whether he should approach US President Trump to get statehood restored.
Why It Matters
J&K statehood restoration is a direct constitutional and political issue that affects millions of residents in the region who have been living under Union Territory status since 2019.
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