National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged party MPs to raise the critical issue of protecting Jammu and Kashmir's endangered lakes and water bodies in Parliament. He highlighted the severe impact of urbanization, pollution, and climate change on these vital ecosystems, stressing their importance for the economy, ecology, and cultural heritage. Abdullah called for urgent policy interventions and budgetary support to revive and manage these resources sustainably, ensuring conservation efforts do not negatively affect livelihoods dependent on them.