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Farooq says special status of J&K ‘our legacy’, ready for any sacrifice for restoration

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Dr. Farooq Abdullah emphasized that the historical privileges granted under Article 370 form a foundational legacy of the National Conference that must be regained through continued struggle. To advance this agenda, he urged residents across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh to unite in offering their cooperation and support. The former chief minister also pushed for immediate governance reforms, expressing hope that statehood will be restored to the territory without further delay.

Key points

  • The National Conference maintains that the political struggle for the return of Article 3…: The National Conference maintains that the political struggle for the return of Article 370 will continue.
  • Broad regional cooperation across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh is being sought to strengthe…: Broad regional cooperation across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh is being sought to strengthen the push for historic rights.
  • Abdullah has called for the formal restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without…: Abdullah has called for the formal restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without facing further delays.

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SRINAGAR: Dr Farooq Abdullah, president of the governing National Conference (NC) in J&K, on Friday said his party was always prepared to make any sacrifice for the restoration of special status the erstwhile state enjoyed in the past.

In a statement issued by the party, the former CM, referring to the three regions of erstwhile J&K state, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, said, “people from all three regions” should extend their full support and cooperation in this struggle (for restoration of special status).

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Article 370, Dr Abdullah said, “Special status of J&K is the legacy of the NC. The struggle for its restoration would continue and that his party was always prepared to make any sacrifice for this cause,” Abdullah said.

He also expressed hope that “statehood would be restored to J&K without further delay“.

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