Article 370

NC leaders protested against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Protesters, holding placards in support of Article 370 and special status, attempted to march from the party office complex but were stopped by police.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu as a precautionary measure amid tight security on the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The administration did not provide a specific reason for the suspension but cited the prevailing situation as the cause.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized that statehood is essential for restoring the region's special status under Articles 370 and 371. He questioned the relevance of these constitutional provisions without statehood.

NC protesters in Delhi demanded statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, citing unfulfilled government promises. Opposition PDP leader Iltija Mufti criticized the NC protest as weak for not explicitly calling for the restoration of Article 370.

PDP chief Mufti wrote to Farooq Abdullah, stating the party may not join the NC-led protest in Delhi unless the agenda includes restoration of Article 370, release of political prisoners, and lifting the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami. The letter outlines conditional participation based on these demands.

PDP threatens to join NC protest if Article 370 restoration and lifting the ban on Jamaat are included in the agenda.

BJP has requested Congress to clarify its position on remarks made by Congress leader Saifuddin Soz regarding Jammu & Kashmir’s internal autonomy. Soz called for the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood and Article 370, along with internal autonomy.

Omar Abdullah, Jammu & Kashmir CM, criticized the abrogation of Article 370 as the government's biggest policy mistake. He demanded statehood and a timeline for its restoration, stating 'One Nation One Election' is challenging to implement in a diverse country.