Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood might be restored in the near future, citing the Centre’s commitment to development. He also discussed Article 370, terrorism, India-Pakistan relations and efforts to attract private investment and create more jobs
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution in the Assembly seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. The resolution calls upon the Centre to restore statehood and follows earlier resolutions and repeated demands by the elected government
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah renewed his demand for restoration of special status and statehood, saying it is essential for federalism. Addressing Independence Day celebrations, he recalled the region’s accession to India and stressed constitutional guarantees and development
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, urging the early restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support for economic growth, infrastructure, tourism, and hydropower development.
