India-held Kashmir’s assembly backs return to statehood
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Kashmir's legislative assembly has passed a resolution advocating for the restoration of full statehood status. Omar Abdullah, the region's chief minister, championed the measure, emphasizing that regaining statehood represents a fundamental right for the territory. This development reflects ongoing political discussions regarding Kashmir's administrative structure and autonomy within India's constitutional framework.
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India-held Kashmir’s assembly backs return to statehood
Omar Abdullah, who heads the occupied state’s government, introduced the resolution, saying that statehood was “our right”.
