NC Wins J&K Polls, Plans Statehood Resolution

Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference (NC), announced that the new Jammu and Kashmir government will prioritize passing a resolution to restore the region's statehood, revoked in 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370. Abdullah plans to present the resolution to the Prime Minister and Union home minister, acknowledging the challenge of restoring Article 370 but vowing to keep the issue alive. The NC, in coalition with Congress, secured a majority in the recent assembly elections, positioning Abdullah as a potential Chief Minister. The BJP became the second-largest party in the assembly despite setbacks, including losing its Union Territory president in the elections. This political shift indicates a landscape where the NC and Congress will need to navigate regional divisions and ensure inclusive governance.