Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, the political debate over Jammu and Kashmir’s special status remains alive. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti staged a protest in Srinagar, demanding restoration of J&K’s special status. The National Conference also protested, with party leaders calling August 5 a “black day” and demanding restoration of Article 370 and statehood. The protests come as August 5 marks the 2019 revocation of Article 370 and the subsequent reorganisation of the erstwhile state into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.

It is time that Jammu and Kashmir should have its Statehood restored

Mehbooba Mufti protests against the BJP's abrogation of Article 370, comparing it to the Ram Temple issue.

The National Conference questioned the Centre about restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. They highlighted unfulfilled promises made after delimitation and Assembly elections.…