‘We were stopped, not silenced’: Omar Abdullah alleges Centre suppressed J&K statehood protest at Jantar Mantar
Omar Abdullah, leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, accused the Indian government of suppressing a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar aimed at restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah stated that despite facing restrictions, the movement for dignity and constitutional rights would continue, emphasizing that the struggle for statehood has just begun. The protest highlighted the party's concerns over the prolonged delay in restoring statehood, which they argue undermines national interest.