Srinagar, June 17: National Conference Member of Parliament and senior party leader Mian Altaf Ahmad on Wednesday asserted that the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be held as scheduled, describing the demand as a democratic right and responsibility of the people and their representatives. Speaking to reporters, Mian Altaf Ahmad said the party remains committed to its demand for the restoration of statehood and will continue raising the issue at every available platform. He noted that the Chief Minister had already clarified that the protest programme would go ahead as planned.