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NC MPs Meet President Murmu, Urge Early Restoration of J&K Statehood

Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a memorandum pressing for key demands. They strongly urged the early restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, in line with past parliamentary assurances. The MPs also emphasized protecting local land and job rights and called for the return of major hydroelectric power projects from NHPC to the region. Furthermore, they highlighted serious environmental challenges, including glacier retreat, requiring urgent intervention.

Key Points: NC MPs Press for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood in Meeting with President

  • Urge restoration of statehood
  • Protect land & job rights
  • Demand return of power projects
  • Highlight environmental crisis
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NC MPs meet President Murmu, press for Jammu Kashmir statehood

NC MPs meet President Murmu, submit memo demanding J&K statehood restoration, protection of land rights, and return of power projects.

"strongly urged the early restoration of full statehood - JKNC statement"

New Delhi, March 14

Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference in the Rajya Sabha met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a memorandum highlighting pressing issues, including early restoration of full statehood.

JKNC in a post on social media on Friday, "Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference in the Rajya Sabha, Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi today called on the Hon'ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, and submitted a memorandum highlighting pressing issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir".

The Members strongly urged the early restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in line with the assurances made on the floor of Parliament, the JKNC said, adding that the members emphasised the need to protect land and job rights of the local population and called for a comprehensive economic and employment package to address the growing unemployment crisis among the youth.

The MPs also pressed for the return of major hydroelectric power projects presently operated by NHPC Limited to Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region must receive a fair share of benefits from its own natural resources.

They further highlighted the serious environmental challenges facing the region, including the impact of climate change and the rapid retreat of glaciers such as the Kolahoi Glacier, and called for urgent scientific and policy interventions to safeguard the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into a Union Territory in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Since then, political parties in the region have consistently demanded the restoration of statehood.

Meanwhile, National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah visited the Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar and participated in the 'Alvida Jumma' (last Friday of Ramadan month) prayers.

This comes after an accused, identified as Kamal Singh, was apprehended after allegedly attempting to shoot Farooq Abdullah with a loaded pistol at a wedding ceremony held at Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The point about hydroelectric projects is crucial. Why should a region rich in resources not benefit from them? Local employment and economic packages are needed, not just political statements.
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Vikram M
While statehood is important, the security situation cannot be ignored. The news about the attempt on Farooq Abdullah is worrying. Development and peace must go hand in hand. Jai Hind.
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Priya S
Glad they highlighted environmental issues! Kolahoi Glacier retreating is a disaster in slow motion for the entire North. We need a Himalayan policy, not just for J&K but for all mountain states.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I feel the focus should be more on tangible development outcomes for the youth—jobs, industries, education. The statehood debate sometimes overshadows these core issues. Let's deliver on the ground.
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Kavya N
Meeting the President is symbolic, but action lies with the government. Hope this memorandum leads to a timeline. The youth there are losing patience. #RestoreStatehood

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