CM warns BJP of indirect entry as he vows peaceful protest for statehood

Umar Abdullah emphasized that the BJP must not be allowed to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir through indirect means. He pledged to intensify a non‑violent demonstration on July 20 at Jantar‑Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of statehood. The chief minister said his government had spent two years pursuing dialogue rather than confrontation to achieve this objective.