A cluster of high-level meetings in Delhi has triggered speculation that the Indian government may soon initiate the process to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. These meetings coincide with the sixth anniversary of the region’s reorganization into two Union Territories in August 2019.
Among the notable events:
- President Droupadi Murmu met separately with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
- A meeting of NDA Members of Parliament is set for Tuesday morning.
- Amit Shah also met with senior national security officials, including NSA Ajit Doval, IB chief Tapan Kumar Deka, and Home Secretary Govind Mohan—all details of which remain undisclosed.
Despite the speculation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought to temper expectations. In a message on social media platform X, he said, “Nothing will happen tomorrow”—referring to August 5—while expressing cautious optimism for progress during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Abdullah emphasized that his remarks were based on a personal “gut feeling” and clarified that he had no direct communication with Delhi officials on the matter.
Analysts and social media observers linked the sudden flurry of meetings to potential preparations for introducing legislation on J&K’s statehood.
🗓️ What Lies Ahead
- August 8, 2025: The Supreme Court will hear a plea demanding directions to the federal government for the restoration of J&K’s statehood. The outcome could shape the political roadmap ahead.
- Demand Intensifies: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have formally urged the Centre to introduce legislation during this Monsoon Session to reinstate full statehood. Meanwhile, the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee has declared August 5 as a “Black Day” to protest the downgrade.
- Political Promises in Question: Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah reiterated that the Centre had pledged to restore statehood once elections were held. He questioned delays—particularly why Rajya Sabha seats remain vacant despite assembly polls being completed.
