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Omar writes to all political parties for J&K’s statehood, calls it ‘essential course correction’

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ()
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, has appealed to national parties, including the BJP, to reinstate statehood for J&K, emphasizing it as a constitutional right, not a discretionary favor. He argues that downgrading a state to a Union Territory sets a dangerous precedent, urging a bill in Parliament's current session.
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News video: Modi's August Shock? J&K Statehood Returns To News As Omar Abdullah Predicts Major Political Twist

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Amid a flurry of high-level meetings involving PM Modi, President Murmu, and Home Minister Amit Shah, speculation over the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood is back in the spotlight. Former CM Omar Abdullah added fuel to the fire by calling the momentum a “gut feeling,” even as he...

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