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Follow J&K Reorganisation Act in letter & spirit, restore statehood urgently: Omar Abdullah

“We are not stepping out of our boundaries but our ambit is being infringed upon,” he said in response to a question at the end of the two-day working committee meeting of the ruling National Conference.

2 min readSrinagarNov 29, 2025 04:20 AM IST

Follow J&K Reorganisation Act in letter & spirit, restore statehood urgently: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Source: @CM_JnK/ANI Photo)

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Friday that the J&K Reorganisation Act must be followed in letter and spirit to end the “confusion” with regard to its governance.

“We are not stepping out of our boundaries but our ambit is being infringed upon,” he said in response to a question at the end of the two-day working committee meeting of the ruling National Conference.

The NC vice-president has previously said that a dual system of governance is “built for failure.” On Friday, Omar said that for now, the separation of powers (under the J&K Reorganisation Act) must be respected, but “statehood must be urgently restored”.

Emphasising that the elected government is not responsible for the episodes used to argue against restoring statehood to J&K, Omar said: “Whether it is Pahalgam or the attack in Delhi, if it’s a security failure, security is not our responsibility. I was CM (of J&K as a state) for six years, did an attack like Pahalgam or Delhi occur then? Give us this responsibility and then see.”

Responding to a question on the absence of party MP Aga Ruhullah from the working committee meeting, the CM said, “This committee exists for those that understand party discipline and for those who do not choose to speak to the party leadership through the media.”

The two-day session concluded Friday with a reaffirmation of the party’s “commitment to Special Status” of Jammu and Kashmir and a condemnation of the Delhi terror attack. The demand for restoration of Statehood was also reiterated.

Naveed Iqbal

Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More

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