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Omar Abdullah Declares Statehood Restoration for Jammu and Kashmir a Priority

The Chief Minister emphasized that statehood is essential for reclaiming the region's dignity, addressing administrative inefficiencies, and advancing local rights.

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

  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the time is right to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, expressing optimism after recent discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
  • Abdullah asserted that restoring statehood is a prerequisite for addressing the region's loss of identity and dignity since its reclassification as a Union Territory in 2019.
  • He criticized the inefficiency of the Union Territory administrative system, contrasting it with the more effective governance during Jammu and Kashmir's statehood era.
  • The Chief Minister announced plans to introduce legislation reserving jobs for local youth and ensuring local control over natural resources, such as minerals.
  • Abdullah highlighted developmental delays, including the 11-year reconstruction of a critical bridge in Pulwama, as emblematic of broader challenges facing the region.