J&K CM Abdullah seeks return of Statehood at Delhi meeting with PM

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised the State issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting held in Delhi on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

The ruling National Conference (NC) in J&K is planning to stage a protest in Delhi on the first day of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament to press for restoration of J&K State.

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J&K CM also congratulated the Prime Minister for completing 12 uninterrupted years in office. The J&K Chief Minister also underlined the need for continued support from the Government of India “to accelerate economic growth, strengthen connectivity, create employment, expand infrastructure and enhance public welfare in Jammu and Kashmir”, an official spokesperson said.

Constitutional struggle

Earlier in the day, NC president Farooq Abdullah, while speaking in Srinagar, said that the party’s constitutional struggle for restoration of State and rights will continue.

He said that all political parties of J&K are united on this demand. Regarding the upcoming protest in Delhi, Mr. Abdullah said, “NC has no intention of inviting any party. We are going (to Delhi). Those who want to participate can come. Unity in the state issue is the need of the hour.”

He said the J&K Lieutenant Governor nominated from Delhi has most of the powers that the elected government should have.

Mr. Abdullah said the political situation in J&K “will remain unstable until the commitments made during the region’s accession to India are fulfilled.”

“J&K joined India on certain conditions. These conditions should be reviewed and dignity should be restored,” Mr. Abdullah said.