Srinagar, June 10, KNT: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has repeatedly raised the issue of restoration of statehood with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir would regain statehood at the earliest.
Addressing party workers and supporters, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said the Chief Minister had taken up the matter with the Prime Minister on several occasions and received assurances regarding the restoration of statehood.
He said the demand for restoration of statehood remains a central issue for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed confidence that the commitment made by the country’s leadership would eventually be fulfilled.
“Omar Abdullah has taken up the issue of statehood with the Prime Minister, who assured him that statehood will be restored,” Dr. Abdullah said.
The National Conference leader asserted that Prime Minister Modi had publicly committed to restoring statehood and said the promise was made before the entire nation and the international community.
Dr. Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to look forward to the restoration of statehood and hoped that the process would be completed without further delay. [KNT]
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