# Congress Presses Centre to Restore Jammu and Kashmir Statehood 2026-08-06T14:21:08+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday threatened protests inside and outside Parliament to pressure the BJP-led government to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Hindu reports that he made the remarks at rallies and meetings in Jammu and north Kashmir, while Congress MPs also marched in Parliament, according to National Herald India. Congress says reorganisation, delimitation and elections were completed stages in a four-step process, with statehood still pending. It wants constitutional powers for the elected government and safeguards for residents’ rights. Gandhi said the INDIA alliance would restore statehood if it came to power. Neither report includes a government response or a timeline for legislation. The Hindu also reported his promises on apple procurement, smart meters and Punjabi’s official-language status. ## Coverage - nationalheraldindia.com - thehindu.com Tags: Congress, Jammu and Kashmir, Parliament, statehood Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/congress-seeks-immediate-restoration-of-jammu-and-kashmir-statehood/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/congress-seeks-immediate-restoration-of-jammu-and-kashmir-statehood/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.