# NC MP thanks INDIA bloc for backing J&K statehood demand 2026-08-07T12:14:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet National Conference MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan has thanked INDIA alliance partners for supporting the demand to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview, Ramzan claimed that some BJP leaders also privately favour the restoration, arguing that the Centre's stated reasons for abrogating Article 370 have failed, as militancy persists and Kashmiri Pandits have not returned. He expressed hope that statehood would be restored during the current Omar Abdullah-led government. Ramzan also addressed criticism of the NC's performance, asserting that promises made in their manifesto will be fulfilled before the term ends. He defended the government's record on reservations, saying a cabinet sub-committee report has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval. The MP dismissed suggestions that J&K People's Conference leader Sajjad Lone poses a political threat, questioning his developmental work in Handwara. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Farooq Abdullah, INDIA alliance, Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference, Parliament protest, statehood Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-alliance-backs-jk-statehood-nc-mp-thanks-leaders/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-alliance-backs-jk-statehood-nc-mp-thanks-leaders/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.