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Omar Abdullah Declares 'Appropriate Time' for Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration

The Chief Minister cites six months since elections and a positive meeting with Amit Shah as reasons for renewed optimism.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the appropriate time has come for the restoration of statehood to the union territory. (PTI File)
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Overview

  • Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed confidence that the region's statehood will soon be restored, calling the current moment the 'appropriate time.'
  • Abdullah referenced a recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, describing it as productive and reinforcing his hope for statehood restoration.
  • He emphasized that statehood is a prerequisite for reclaiming the rights and dignity lost since the abrogation of Article 370 and the transition to union territory status in 2019.
  • While inaugurating a long-delayed bridge in Pulwama, Abdullah criticized the inefficiencies of the union territory administration compared to the previous state governance structure.
  • The Chief Minister reiterated his government's commitment to fulfilling electoral promises, including advocating for local job reservations and safeguarding natural resources for the region's residents.