Jammu: As Jammu and Kashmir marks six years since the abrogation of Article 370, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought to temper growing speculation about possible political developments, asserting that no major announcement should be expected on August 5.
In a social media post on Monday, Abdullah said he remains hopeful about a “positive” move for Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament—but not immediately. His comments come amid increasing calls for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
“I’ve heard every possible permutation and combination about what to expect in J&K tomorrow (August 5), so let me stick my neck out and say nothing will happen tomorrow—fortunately nothing bad will happen, but unfortunately, nothing positive will happen either,” Abdullah posted on X (formerly Twitter).
He clarified that his remarks were not based on any political insider information or meetings with central leaders but purely on his own instincts.
“I’m still optimistic about something positive for J&K in this Monsoon Session of Parliament—but not tomorrow. And no, I haven’t had any meetings or conversations with people in Delhi. This is just a gut feeling,” he added.
The National Conference leader’s statement comes in response to a wave of speculation circulating on social media about possible reorganisation or status changes in Jammu and Kashmir. Some of the speculation was triggered after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.
While there has been no official communication or indication from the Centre about any imminent announcements, the timing of the meetings raised eyebrows in political and public circles, particularly in light of the anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation.
The political future of Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a topic of national interest. Since the region’s special status was revoked on August 5, 2019, and the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories—J&K and Ladakh—there has been a sustained demand for restoration of full statehood and early elections.
Although the government has maintained that statehood will be restored “at an appropriate time,” no timeline has been officially confirmed.
With the Parliament’s Monsoon Session underway, political observers continue to watch developments closely. However, Abdullah’s post seems intended to manage expectations and dismiss what he called “unfounded rumours.”
As Jammu and Kashmir completes six years since its reorganisation, demands for democratic restoration—particularly statehood and assembly elections—remain key concerns for local political parties, including the National Conference and the PDP.
Whether the Centre chooses this parliamentary session to take any substantial steps remains to be seen, but for now, Omar Abdullah’s message is clear: expect calm, not change, at least for the moment.
