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J&K statehood just a matter of time—‘Naya Kashmir’ first has to resolve complex issues

Both the central and state governments of J&K have done remarkably well to stabilise the situation and put the state back on the rails.

The three-phased elections in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024, almost five years after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in 2019, brought in a government led by the National Conference, a party led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that had strongly defended the continuation of Article 370. The 2024 election verdict should be seen as a stamp of approval for the abrogation of Article 370, on the one hand, and as an opportunity for the state political parties to bring about a course correction in their approach to the issue, on the other.

Nevertheless, both the central and state governments of J&K have done remarkably well to stabilise the situation and put the state back on the rails. Article 370 is almost a forgotten story mentioned in passing by the older generation, who do not have time or inclination for its obituary amid their busy routine, earning a livelihood.

Suggestions like “now is the right time to restore statehood to J&K because the situation has improved” are slowly but surely gaining ground. By most official metrics, the security situation has improved, and large-scale terrorism-related violence is in decline, resulting in increased tourist inflow. Several infrastructure projects are being implemented in fast-track mode. The government has also successfully conducted Panchayat and local body elections,........

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