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Farooq Abdullah Calls for Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir's Special Status and Statehood
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🗓 14 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has urged the central government to reinstate the state's special status under Article 370 and its status as a full‑fledged state. He said the move would restore Jammu & Kashmir's autonomy and address long‑standing grievances.
Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has called on the central government to restore the state's special status and statehood in a press conference in New Delhi. He argued that the 2019 revocation of Article 370 stripped the region of its autonomy, leading to economic and social challenges. Abdullah said reinstating the special status would address long‑standing grievances and bring stability. The demand comes amid ongoing discussions about a new constitutional framework for the region, but no concrete steps have been announced yet.