Omar Abdullah has urged 42 political parties, including the Congress, to advocate for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Parliament session. He argues that downgrading a state to a Union Territory sets a dangerous precedent, emphasizing the need to uphold the constitutional rights and democratic values for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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