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NC claims J&K denied statehood because it is Muslim‑majority
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:33 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference says the centre refused to grant statehood to the region on the basis of its Muslim‑majority population.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) has publicly asserted that the central government's decision to keep the region a Union Territory was driven by its Muslim‑majority demographic. The party argues that the denial of full statehood after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 reflects a bias against the religious composition of the area.
NC leaders pointed to the timing of the constitutional changes, noting that the move coincided with broader political calculations rather than purely administrative considerations. They contend that other Indian states with diverse religious populations have been granted state status, underscoring what they describe as a discriminatory approach toward Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the region's political future and calls for the restoration of statehood. While the central government maintains that the reorganisation was intended to promote development and security, NC insists that the underlying motive was to marginalise a Muslim‑majority region.
No official response from the Ministry of Home Affairs has been recorded at the time of reporting, and the issue remains a point of contention in the state's political discourse.
NC leaders pointed to the timing of the constitutional changes, noting that the move coincided with broader political calculations rather than purely administrative considerations. They contend that other Indian states with diverse religious populations have been granted state status, underscoring what they describe as a discriminatory approach toward Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the region's political future and calls for the restoration of statehood. While the central government maintains that the reorganisation was intended to promote development and security, NC insists that the underlying motive was to marginalise a Muslim‑majority region.
No official response from the Ministry of Home Affairs has been recorded at the time of reporting, and the issue remains a point of contention in the state's political discourse.