Nehru not responsible for Article 370, says Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah, a National Conference leader, expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding Article 370’s abrogation and defended Jawaharlal Nehru against Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegations. Abdullah clarified Nehru’s absence during the crucial cabinet meeting that decided on Article 370 and highlighted Sardar Patel’s presence. The Supreme Court’s decision, endorsing Article 370’s abrogation, mandated assembly elections by September-end and promised statehood restoration “at the earliest,” leading Abdullah to question the delayed statehood and election timelines.