Srinagar, Aug. 8 -- The meeting, hosted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was attended by representatives of 25 opposition parties.

National Conference (NC) Patron Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed concern that the promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood remains unfulfilled. He said that the continued Union Territory status has curtailed the region's access to political representation and governance autonomy.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti said the Union government's failure to honour political commitments made to Jammu and Kashmir has widened the gap between the youth and mainstream democratic institutions.

The gathering also discussed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various sta...