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Farooq Abdullah Urges Restoration of Full Democratic Rights and Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has called for the reinstatement of full democratic rights and statehood for the region, urging the central government to reverse recent changes.
Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has publicly demanded that the central government restore the region’s full democratic rights and its status as a separate state. The call comes after the 2019 revocation of Article 370, which had granted Jammu & Kashmir special autonomy. Abdullah, who led the state’s government for several terms, said the changes have undermined the democratic fabric of the region.
In a statement released by his party, the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Abdullah urged lawmakers to reconsider the abrogation and to reinstate the state’s constitutional provisions. He highlighted the need for local representation and self‑governance as key to maintaining peace and development.
The demand has drawn attention from opposition parties and civil society groups who argue that the loss of statehood has led to political disenfranchisement and economic slowdown. While the central government has not yet responded, the call is expected to intensify discussions on Jammu & Kashmir’s political future.
Abdullah’s appeal underscores the ongoing debate over the region’s autonomy and the broader implications for India’s federal structure.
In a statement released by his party, the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Abdullah urged lawmakers to reconsider the abrogation and to reinstate the state’s constitutional provisions. He highlighted the need for local representation and self‑governance as key to maintaining peace and development.
The demand has drawn attention from opposition parties and civil society groups who argue that the loss of statehood has led to political disenfranchisement and economic slowdown. While the central government has not yet responded, the call is expected to intensify discussions on Jammu & Kashmir’s political future.
Abdullah’s appeal underscores the ongoing debate over the region’s autonomy and the broader implications for India’s federal structure.