New Delhi, July 23 (KNS): Member of Parliament Aga Ruhulla Mehdi on Wednesday expressed optimism over the increasing national support for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s democratic rights. Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) after attending the “Statehood Now” public meeting in New Delhi, he said the voices from Jammu and Kashmir are finally reaching beyond the region and that is a positive sign.

Mehdi said the presence of leaders and activists from different parts of India in the New Delhi event reflected a growing sense of solidarity. “When people outside Jammu and Kashmir begin to speak about our rights and reality, it becomes a moment of importance for us. These alliances matter,” he said.

He said the value of civil society initiatives in raising awareness but insisted that such conversations must now find space in the country’s highest democratic forum.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“This is not just about discussions in public meetings. Parliament must also be part of this process. MPs from across India need to understand what Jammu and Kashmir has gone through,” Mehdi stressed.

Appreciating the Congress Party's role in advocating for democratic restoration in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehdi said its active involvement sends a strong message. “Congress’s stand is clear and encouraging. I hope other parties will also come forward with the same clarity,” he added.

Mehdi further said that restoring the region’s constitutional and political dignity is not a regional issue but a national concern. “The more people understand our story, the more this movement for justice will grow. We are not demanding anything new we are simply asking for what was promised,” he said.(KNS)