In a bold move, the newly constituted Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Omar Abdullah, has demanded the restoration of statehood for the Union Territory. The resolution, passed in the first cabinet meeting held on Friday, highlights the government’s strong stance on this crucial issue.
The resolution, which will be personally presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Chief Minister Abdullah during his upcoming visit to Delhi, calls for the Centre to restore the statehood that was revoked in 2019. Sources close to the government have confirmed that the draft of the resolution is ready and that the Chief Minister will travel to the national capital in the coming days to meet with the Prime Minister.
This move by the Jammu and Kashmir government is likely to spark a significant debate, as it directly addresses the sensitive issue of statehood. The resolution’s passage in the first cabinet meeting underscores the government’s commitment to advocating for the restoration of J&K’s pre-2019 status. It remains to be seen how the Centre will respond to this request and whether it will engage in dialogue to address the concerns raised by the Jammu and Kashmir government.