Statehood and Identity: Kashmir's Uncertain Future Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's recent comments on the restoration of Article 370 and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir have reignited a longstanding debate about the region's identity and place within India.
The Hurriyat Conference chairman's endorsement of National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi's demands for the revocation of constitutional guarantees raises more questions than answers about the future of the union territory.
The NC's abandonment of its election promises on Article 370 has sent shockwaves through Jammu and Kashmir, with many questioning the party's commitment to the region's rights.