Srinagar, September 24 (Udaipur Kiran News): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that statehood is a constitutional right of the people and cannot be made conditional on the outcome of elections.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Abdullah said the Supreme Court had earlier been informed of a three-step process — delimitation, elections, and then restoration of statehood. “Delimitation has been completed, elections have taken place, and people have participated. Unfortunately, the BJP did not win. But that cannot be a reason to deny statehood. This is unjust,” he said.
He added, “If the BJP opposes the restoration of statehood, it is effectively opposing the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Nowhere was it said that statehood would be restored only if the BJP wins.”
The Chief Minister also underlined his government’s focus on addressing public grievances directly and highlighted tourism development efforts. Responding to recent controversies and opposition criticism, Abdullah stressed that his administration was working sincerely for the welfare of the people.
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