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Farooq Abdullah Says Restoring J&K Constitutional Rights and Statehood Remain NC’s Top Priorities
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:17 AM
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National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah reiterated that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights and the demand for full statehood are the party’s foremost priorities.
Speaking to Kashmir Life, senior National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah affirmed that reinstating the constitutional safeguards stripped from Jammu and Kashmir and securing full statehood are the party’s immediate objectives.
He reminded listeners that the region’s special status under Article 370 was revoked in August 2019, leading to the suspension of several constitutional provisions and the imposition of direct central rule.
Abdullah said the NC will continue to press the centre for the restoration of the region’s full constitutional rights, including the re‑establishment of a state legislature and the return of powers previously devolved to the state.
The statement underscores the party’s long‑standing demand for statehood, a demand it views as essential for political stability and development in the valley.
He reminded listeners that the region’s special status under Article 370 was revoked in August 2019, leading to the suspension of several constitutional provisions and the imposition of direct central rule.
Abdullah said the NC will continue to press the centre for the restoration of the region’s full constitutional rights, including the re‑establishment of a state legislature and the return of powers previously devolved to the state.
The statement underscores the party’s long‑standing demand for statehood, a demand it views as essential for political stability and development in the valley.