Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- However, the day saw sharp political mobilisation in both Jammu and the Valley.

Political parties across Jammu and Kashmir hit the streets demanding restoration of statehood, accusing the BJP of backtracking on its promises.Congress, National Conference, and PDP workers on Tuesdaystaged demonstrations demanding restoration of statehood and constitutional safeguards.

The three parties, along with Jammu-based All Parties United Morcha (APUM) - a group of various social and political parties -, observed August 5 as a "black day" in a denunciation of the downgrading of the state in 2019.Pradesh Congress Committee working president Raman Bhalla, along with former minister Lal Singh and Taranjit Singh Tony, used a crane to...