Indian occupied Kashmir still waiting for statehood Delhi promised

ISLAMABAD: Seven years after the revocation of Article 370, the debate over the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir remains politically contentious.

The passage argues that promised statehood has not been restored despite commitments and references to the Supreme Court of India's directions. It highlights restrictions on Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, allegations by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that the BJP attempted to influence legislators, and the subsequent defamation lawsuit against him. The narrative contends that political parties across the region are increasingly united in demanding statehood, portraying the issue as one of constitutional commitments, democratic rights, and political accountability.