Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and Member of Parliament Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan on Sunday reiterated the party’s demand for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status, describing it as a core part of its political commitment.
Addressing a party meeting at the Nawa-e-Subh Complex in Srinagar, Ramzan said the decisions taken on August 5, 2019, were unconstitutional and undemocratic and that the Centre would eventually have to reconsider them.
He said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A had affected the constitutional safeguards, identity, land rights and employment opportunities of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He also described the move as a setback to the country’s federal and democratic framework.
Ramzan said the restoration of special status remained central to the National Conference’s political agenda and maintained that the party had continued to raise the issue at political, constitutional, legal and parliamentary forums, including the Supreme Court.
He said the party’s position was rooted in protecting the region’s political identity and constitutional rights rather than pursuing electoral or political gains.
Calling for the restoration of statehood, special constitutional status and democratic rights, Ramzan said these measures could help rebuild public trust and contribute to lasting political stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
He urged the Central Government to reconsider the 2019 decisions, taking into account the aspirations and historical circumstances of the people of the region.
The meeting was attended by Provincial President Advocate Showkat Ahmad Mir, party spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Provincial Secretary Syed Tawqeer Ahmad, Women’s Wing Provincial President Engineer Sabiya Qadri, Minority Cell Convener Jagdish Singh Azad and Provincial Youth President Mushtaq Mir, besides other party office-bearers.
