Protest Echoes in Kashmir: Calls to Restore Article 370

The National Conference in Kashmir staged a protest against India's 2019 decision to revoke Article 370 and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. Leaders and activists were stopped by police from marching. Calls for restoring statehood and democracy resonate, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.

On Tuesday, police thwarted a protest march by the ruling National Conference (NC) in Kashmir, highlighting regional tensions over the Centre's decision in August 2019 to abrogate Article 370 and divide Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

NC Kashmir president Showkat Ahmad Mir, joined by MLAs and senior leaders, led the assembly at the party headquarters, vociferously opposing the decision made on August 5, 2019, and urging for the restoration of statehood.

Despite attempts to march to Lal Chowk, protesters were contained by police, sparking further statements from regional leaders about the necessity for restoring democratic rights and addressing grievances.

(With inputs from agencies.)