Speaking to media, Omar Abdullah said the protest reflected the National Conference's resolve to continue its campaign for the restoration of the Union Territory's statehood and constitutional rights. I don't think we can show you a more powerful image than this," Omar Abdullah said. He also thanked party workers who travelled to the national capital at their own expense to participate in the demonstration. Omar Abdullah had earlier alleged that the Union Government attempted to suppress the demonstration by preventing party leaders from reaching the protest venue. The National Conference has repeatedly urged the Centre to fulfil its commitment to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, a promise it says was made in Parliament and before the Supreme Court.