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NC invites opposition to July 20 statehood protest
Telegraph India··17 Jul
The National Conference has invited INDIA bloc and regional parties to a July 20 Jantar Mantar statehood protest for Jammu and Kashmir, though police permission has not been granted yet. The PDP, AIP and PC remain undecided. Apni Party leader Altaf Bukhari refused to join. The BJP declined and will protest in Jammu and Kashmir the same day instead.
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What It Means For You
- July 20 Delhi rally may shift venue if police deny Jantar Mantar permission.
- Jammu and Kashmir statehood remains a live political demand across parties.
- Opposition unity on statehood is uncertain after Gupkar Alliance collapse.
What's Happening
- NC invited INDIA bloc to a July 20 Jantar Mantar statehood protest.
- PDP, AIP and PC remain undecided on joining the demonstration.
- BJP declined and will protest separately in Jammu and Kashmir.
Statehood Protest Context
- Omar Abdullah said the programme date will not change.
- Apni Party leader Altaf Bukhari refused to participate.
- Police permission for the Delhi rally has not been granted yet.
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