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‘J&K downgrade without precedent’: Rahul, Kharge push for statehood in Monsoon Session; demand 6th schedule status for Ladakh

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ()
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. They highlighted the unique situation of downgrading a state to a Union Territory. The leaders reminded the Prime Minister of his promises regarding statehood. They also requested a bill to include Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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