National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah reiterated his party's commitment to the 'Gandhian way' during a press conference on Thursday, yet voiced deep concerns about the potential radicalization of Jammu and Kashmir's youth, following violent protests in Ladakh over ongoing statehood demands.

Driven by a protracted call for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, tensions erupted in Leh after a promising yet unfulfilled dialogue stretched back to the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Abdullah attributed the unrest to local frustrations, appealing for a critical governmental response through further dialogue.

Highlighting external threats from China, Abdullah urged the central government to genuinely engage with Ladakh's people to address grievances. His comments followed the c

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