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Omar Abdullah presses reset as NC hints at returning to confrontational politics over identity and democratic rights

Majid Jahangir
Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) The National Conference's decision to hold a protest in New Delhi for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional guarantees marks a significant political shift for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. After nearly two years of adopting a cautious and cooperative approach towards the Centre, Omar now appears to be recalibrating his politics amid growing internal pressure and public dissatisfaction.
The off-site meeting at Dachigam National Park was not merely a routine review of governance. It was, in many ways, a political stocktaking exercise for the National Conference government, which came to power in October 2024 with a strong mandate but has struggled to deliver on its core political promises.
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