A political divide has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir over the strategy to restore full statehood, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deciding not to participate in a protest planned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The decision has highlighted differing political approaches among regional...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the Central Government of deliberately delaying the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory because the people elected the National Conference (NC) to form the government. His remarks have added fresh momentum to the ongoing political debate over the constitutional and administrative future of Jammu and...
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Friday, 8 August, requesting the central government to restore statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This plea was brought before Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who confirmed that the case is scheduled for hearing on...