Restoration of Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir Awaits Supreme Court's Decision

The Supreme Court of India is poised to address a significant plea concerning the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, slated for a hearing on August 8. The plea challenges the continued administration of Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory, following the controversial abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, representing the petition, emphasized the urgency of restoring statehood to protect the democratic rights of its citizens. Filed by Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, the plea strongly criticizes the federal delay in reinstating the region's democratic governance.

With the Supreme Court upholding the 2019 decision as a temporary measure, advocates for Jammu and Kashmir argue that the persistent state of Union Territory impedes development and disregards the region's unique cultural and democratic needs. The plea's resolution could redefine Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, ushering in vital democratic reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)