Rahul Gandhi emphasized that restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is a priority for Congress and the INDIA Bloc. He discussed the goal of reinstating democratic rights and addressing violence. Noteworthy is this first occurrence of a state being downgraded to a Union Territory since Independence, highlighting the unique political significance of the region. “We understand that you are going through a very difficult period, a tough period. We want to remove violence,” he said.