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Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has pledged to fight for the restoration of statehood if he wins the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Azad, contesting from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency under his Democratic Progressive Azad Party, aims to lead the charge for full statehood in Parliament. He rejects the idea of a limited statehood akin to Delhi and Pondicherry, advocating instead for the historical status of J&K under Mughal, Sikh, and Dogra rule. Azad emphasizes the ...

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In the 16-day hearing, the Supreme Court heard arguments that the constitutional promise in Article 370 is premised on three basic guarantees — asymmetric federalism, autonomy, and consent of the people of J&K, represented through its legislature.

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) said that every move by the Centre cannot be challenged. He said that the court cannot rule on the validity of the government order and that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.

India News: Azad, who floated the Democratic Progressive Azad Party after parting ways with the Congress, said he cannot foresee Parliament reversing the decision