Sat Jun 21 11:12:18 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Farooq Abdullah, President of the National Conference, stated on June 21, 2025, that his party will approach the Supreme Court if the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is unduly delayed. He emphasized the public’s desire for their issues to be addressed after the elections, which is hindered by the lack of statehood. He also commented on the Israel-Iran conflict, urging both countries and former President Trump to pursue peaceful resolutions. Furthermore, he questioned the government’s claim of eradicated militancy in light of the recent Pahalgam attack, pointing out the security lapse despite the presence of numerous security forces and technologies.

**News Article:**

**Abdullah Threatens Supreme Court Action Over J&K Statehood Delay**

**Anantnag, June 21, 2025** – National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has warned that his party will seek legal recourse from the Supreme Court if the central government continues to delay the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah voiced his concerns following a meeting with party workers in Kokernag, South Kashmir, highlighting the frustration of the public who are eager to see their post-election issues addressed.

“We are waiting, but if they (Centre) take a long time then we will have no option but to go to the Supreme Court,” Abdullah stated. He emphasized the constraints imposed by the lack of statehood in resolving public demands.

Beyond local politics, Abdullah also commented on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He appealed for peace, urging both nations, as well as former US President Donald Trump, to prioritize dialogue over conflict. “I pray that God gives both Israel as well as Iran some sense and give (Donald) Trump some sense also so that he talks about peace and not war. The issues can only be resolved peacefully and nothing will be achieved without peace,” he stated.

Abdullah further challenged the government’s claims of successful counter-insurgency efforts in the region, referencing the recent deadly attack in Pahalgam which killed twenty-six people, mostly tourists. He questioned how attackers managed to penetrate heavily secured areas, despite the deployment of numerous security forces and advanced technology. “They (Centre) said we ended militancy here, then where did they (Pahalgam attackers) come from? We have so many forces, so many drones etc. Where did those four (attackers) come from?” he asked. He pointed to the continued failure to apprehend the attackers as evidence of a security lapse.

The National Conference’s threat of Supreme Court action underscores the growing impatience in Jammu and Kashmir over the delayed restoration of statehood and raises serious questions about the government’s security narrative in the region.

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