Srinagar, March 4 -- Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly in Jammu, Karra, said, "For Congress, after the Supreme Court's verdict, if there is any possibility of special status, it is statehood. That remains our primary demand, and we will continue to stand by it."

The JKPCC chief called for clarity on the demand for special status, saying that different political parties interpret the term differently. "Clarity is needed on what special status we are seeking. Different parties have different interpretations, but for Congress, post the Supreme Court verdict, it is statehood," he said.

When asked whether Congress would push for Article 371, Karra avoided referencing specific provisions but called for securing constitutional safegua...