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Congress Leaders Detained as Jammu March to LG House Over Statehood Demand Is Halted
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🗓 20 Jul 2026, 08:07 AM
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In Jammu, a planned march by Congress leaders to the LG House demanding statehood was stopped, and several participants were detained by authorities.
In Jammu, a group of Congress leaders had organized a march to the LG House to demand statehood for the region. The protest was halted by local authorities before it could reach its destination. Several participants were taken into custody, though no injuries were reported. The move comes amid ongoing discussions about the political status of Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress party has reiterated its demand for statehood and plans to continue its advocacy through legal and political channels.