Srinagar — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has spoken out strongly on the revocation of Article 370, making one thing absolutely clear — the people of Jammu and Kashmir have not moved on, and according to him, they never will.
Six Years Later — The Pain Remains
It has been over six years since August 5, 2019, when Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status was removed. But for Farooq Abdullah, the passage of time has changed nothing.
According to Beyond Time News, Abdullah stated that the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to be deprived of their fundamental political and constitutional rights since the abrogation of Article 370. Despite six long years, he said the people have neither accepted the decision — nor will they ever.
“This was a historic injustice,” he said, referring directly to the events of August 5, 2019.
What Article 370 Meant to Kashmir
Farooq Abdullah described Article 370 as the constitutional bedrock of the relationship between Jammu and Kashmir and India — a provision that protected the region’s distinct identity and autonomous standing ever since 1947.
For many Kashmiris, it was far more than a legal clause. It was a symbol of the promises made at the time of accession.
When that provision was removed without any consultation with the people, Abdullah said New Delhi broke a commitment it had no right to break.
“The Indian government reneged on its constitutional assurances through illegal, unconstitutional, and undemocratic measures,” he stated firmly.
The National Conference’s Stand: Restore or Keep Fighting
Abdullah left no room for ambiguity. Restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status is the National Conference’s core political objective — and that will not change.
According to Beyond Time News, he reaffirmed that the party will continue its struggle until the injustice of August 5, 2019 is fully reversed. No matter how many years pass, this remains a fight the National Conference will not walk away from.
Broken Promises — A Damning Verdict
Some of Abdullah’s sharpest words were aimed at the BJP-led government’s promises made after the revocation.
Prosperity. Peace. Development. Employment.
These were the assurances given to the people of Jammu and Kashmir when Article 370 was scrapped. Six years on, Abdullah called them “hollow and misleading.”
For ordinary Kashmiris who were told life would improve after 2019, those words reflect a reality many feel every single day.
Stay Alert, Abdullah Warns the People
Abdullah also had an important message for the people of Kashmir themselves. According to Beyond Time News, he urged the public to remain politically aware and cautioned against forces trying to mislead them through shifting narratives, hollow slogans, and calculated propaganda.
He asked Kashmiris to stay focused on what truly matters — their rights, their identity, and their future.
Key Demands Placed Before New Delhi
Farooq Abdullah made his demands to the central government clear and direct:
- End harsh and alienating policies toward Jammu and Kashmir
- Restore full statehood without further delay
- Begin a genuine political process to restore the constitutional and democratic rights of the Kashmiri people
These demands are consistent, growing louder — and the National Conference is showing no signs of backing down.
Final Word
Farooq Abdullah’s message was straightforward — six years is not enough to erase what happened on August 5, 2019, and political rhetoric alone will not heal the wounds left behind.
Until statehood is restored, real dialogue begins, and constitutional rights are honored, the National Conference has pledged to keep fighting. And judging by the sentiment on the ground, that fight is far from over.
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