J&K statehood

SC Grants 4-Weeks' Time To Centre To Respond To Pleas Seeking Restoration Of J&K Statehood

In its order, the CJI Gavai-led Bench noted SG Mehta’s submission that while substantial progress has taken place in J&K, incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack will have to be considered before making a final decision.

Oct 10, 2025, 14:53 PM IST

79th Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Highlights India's Journey, Constitution's Guiding Light | WATCH

PM Modi's 79th Independence Day speech will spotlight 'Operation Sindoor' valor & hint at J&K statehood restoration.

 

Aug 15, 2025, 07:26 AM IST

Is J&K Getting Statehood Back? Flurry Of Secret Meetings Spark Speculations Ahead Of Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary

Unannounced meetings between top leaders and the President fuel fresh speculation over Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, just days before Article 370 anniversary.

Aug 05, 2025, 00:52 AM IST

Kharge And Rahul Assure Full Support For Restoration Of Statehood To J&K

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday interacted with Congress leaders and workers from J&K at Indira Bhawan in Delhi.

 

Jul 22, 2025, 22:36 PM IST

‘Fundamental Right…’: Farooq Abdullah On Restoration Of Jammu And Kashmir’s Statehood

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the National Conference, said that the issue of statehood would be raised in the coming meeting of the INDIA bloc. He has been batting for the restoration of statehood, even in the past, he also said that if the statehood is not restored national conference will approach the apex court. 

Jul 18, 2025, 19:03 PM IST

CM Omar Abdullah Reiterates Demand Of ‘J&K Statehood’ In PM Modi’s Presence: ‘My Heart says...’

CM Abdullah said that when PM Modi came to Jammu and Kashmir after becoming PM for the third time, he had promised three things, including the restoration of 'statehood'.

Jan 13, 2025, 15:26 PM IST

'Well-Planned Conspiracy To Target...': J&K CM Omar Abdullah Condemns Attacks On Religious Places

Chief Minister strongly renewed his demand for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, a promise made first by PM Modi during parliamentary polls.

Dec 05, 2024, 18:21 PM IST

J&K Wouldn’t Be A Union Territory If Vajpayee Was Alive, Says Omar; Calls Him 'Great Visionary'

Speaking during the obituary references in the legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah said that J&K would not have been downgraded to a UT had late Vajpayee’s strategy on Kashmir been followed.

Nov 05, 2024, 14:36 PM IST

On J&K's 5th Anniversary As UT, LG Manoj Sinha Says 'Everybody Must Accept Reality...'

J&K LG Manoj Sinha's comment came at a media interaction on the J&K Foundation Day - to coincide with the Reorganisation Act 2019 when the erstwhile state was downgraded to a UT.

Oct 31, 2024, 15:02 PM IST

On J&K's 5th Anniversary As UT, LG Manoj Sinha Says 'Everybody Must Accept Reality...'

J&K LG Manoj Sinha's comment came at a media interaction on the J&K Foundation Day - to coincide with the Reorganisation Act 2019 when the erstwhile state was downgraded to a UT.

Oct 31, 2024, 15:02 PM IST

‘Hybrid Governance System’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Warns Officials Against Loopholes

Omar revealed that he has received assurances from the central government about imminent changes to the region's governance structure, which may include a move toward restoring statehood. 

Oct 28, 2024, 23:27 PM IST

Article 370 Missing From Omar Abdullah's First Cabinet Meeting, Alleges J&K Opposition

The J&K government passed a resolution to restore statehood, but discussions surrounding Article 370 and 35A were conspicuously absent. 

Oct 19, 2024, 10:57 AM IST

Omar Abdullah’s First Cabinet Meeting Passes Resolution For Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood

In its first cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government passed a resolution urging the Central Government to restore J&K's statehood.

Oct 18, 2024, 10:49 AM IST

Er Rashid Urges J&K Parties To Delay Govt Formation Until Statehood Is Restored

Er Rasheed stressed that the restoration of statehood should be the foremost priority for any political party considering governance.

Oct 07, 2024, 22:59 PM IST

PM Modi Assures Early Assembly Polls, Statehood For J&K; Omar Abdullah Reacts Sharply

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has reacted sharply to PM Modi's announcement regarding assembly polls and statehood of J&K.

Apr 12, 2024, 14:34 PM IST

Ready For Elections In Jammu And Kashmir Anytime Now, Centre Tells Supreme Court

J&K's Statehood: Speaking on behalf of the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court's constitution bench that the govt is ready to hold elections in J&K anytime.

Aug 31, 2023, 11:07 AM IST

J&K's Statehood Will Be Restored, Ladakh To Remain A UT, Centre Tells SC

 The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir’s union territory status is not a permanent thing and it's statehood will be restored

Aug 29, 2023, 14:51 PM IST

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to not contest elections until Centre restores statehood in J&K

Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have said they will not contest the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held next year until the central government restores the statehood in J&K

Nov 09, 2022, 17:13 PM IST

What is delimitation and why it is important in Jammu and Kashmir before polls?

The delimitation commission has been tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies (based on the latest Census data) ahead of the electoral process in J&K and restoration of its statehood in the days to come.  

Jul 01, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir leaders meet PM Narendra Modi, know who they are and what they said after the conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 24) met with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir and said he wanted to end 'Dilli ki duri' as well as 'Dil ki duri' with Jammu and Kashmir, which has been witnessing prolonged spell of militancy and unrest.

Jun 25, 2021, 12:31 PM IST