News Topic:National Conference

Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.

Rival NC and BJP protests disrupted traffic and civilian movement across Srinagar on Wednesday, with roadblocks, diversions and security restrictions.

Sakina Itoo said the NC will continue its peaceful agitation for J&K rights, demanding restoration of Article 370, Article 35A and statehood.

Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to press for Article 370's restoration, saying the responsibility extends beyond MP Ruhullah alone.

NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has written a three-page letter to Farooq Abdullah reaffirming his resignation plan while questioning the party's Article 370 stance.