J&K CM Omar Abdullah Discusses Statehood and Law and Order with Amit Shah

The 30-minute meeting addressed recent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and the need for greater local governance in maintaining stability.

Omar Abdullah urged the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, which was reorganized into two Union Territories in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370.
The Chief Minister highlighted two recent incidents—a suicide in Kathua and the shooting of a truck driver in Sopore—stressing the need for transparent inquiries to prevent public alienation.
Abdullah emphasized the importance of involving the people of Jammu and Kashmir in decision-making to ensure lasting normalcy and stability in the region.
Discussions included proposed changes to industrial and tourism policies aimed at boosting local manufacturing and attracting more tourists to the Union Territory.
The meeting followed Amit Shah's recent back-to-back reviews of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring ongoing central oversight of law and order.