Ruling National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has announced plans to raise the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood in an upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi. This follows a request from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to political leaders to advocate for statehood legislation in Parliament. Abdullah criticized the Peoples Democratic Party’s past collaboration with the BJP, stating it contributed to the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. He expressed hope for support from opposition leaders and indicated that the Supreme Court would soon hear the case regarding statehood restoration. The issue underscores the ongoing political complexities and aspirations for autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir.