J&K Minister Mir Saifullah Pledges To Restore Pre-1953 Status And Separate Flag

Newly-inducted Jammu and Kashmir minister Mir Saifullah has vowed that the National Conference will fight to restore the region's pre-1953 status and its separate flag. Speaking at a rally in Kupwara, the legislator asserted that the party is committed to reclaiming the autonomy that existed before the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019. Mr. Saifullah described the 2019 transition of the state into a Union Territory as a major injustice. He emphasized that the <b>struggle for the return</b> of these rights has officially begun, aiming to reverse the changes that removed the region's former constitution and flag. This statement follows his recent induction into Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s cabinet on October 27. While the party seeks to <b>reclaim special status</b>, political observers note that the NC leadership is currently navigating internal dynamics to maintain stability within the government.