Yuva Rajput Sabha Stages Massive Rally in Jammu, Demands Immediate Restoration of Statehood
Jammu, Feb 10: The demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood gained fresh momentum on Monday as the Yuva Rajput Sabha, a prominent socio-political outfit, staged a high-energy rally in the heart of Jammu city. Led by its president, Vikram Singh, the rally sent a strong message to the BJP-led central government, urging it to fulfill its promise of restoring statehood at the earliest. Singh warned that the agitation would only escalate if their demand was ignored.
The rally commenced from the iconic statue of Maharaja Hari Singh at Tawi Bridge near Jewel Chowk, a symbolic location paying tribute to the last Dogra ruler. Amidst heavy police deployment, the demonstrators, carrying banners and shouting slogans, marched towards Bikram Chowk before returning to the Maharaja’s statue, where the rally concluded peacefully.
“This rally is not just a demonstration—it is part of our long-standing struggle to reclaim what is rightfully ours,” Singh told reporters. “Statehood is our birthright. It is directly tied to the future of our youth and the prosperity of our coming generations. We will not back down until Jammu and Kashmir is restored to its rightful status.”
Singh also dismissed allegations that the National Conference was backing the protest, stating that Yuva Rajput Sabha has been advocating for statehood long before recent political developments. “Our struggle is independent, rooted in the aspirations of the people of Jammu. We have taken out similar rallies in the past, and we will continue our movement with even greater intensity,” he asserted.
Expressing frustration over the delay, Singh reminded the BJP leadership of its commitment to restoring statehood. “It has been over three months since the formation of the popular government in Jammu and Kashmir, yet there has been no concrete step taken towards fulfilling this promise. We are not asking for a favor—we are demanding the restoration of our Dogra state, a legacy that belongs to the people of this land,” he declared.
The rally marks another chapter in the growing public movement for statehood, with voices from various sections of society joining in to pressure the central government to take swift action.
