Omar Abdullah says J&K statehood decision rests with PM Modi and HM Shah

Omar Abdullah says J&K statehood decision rests with PM Modi and HM Shah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that the decision to restore statehood to the Union Territory rests exclusively with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to reporters in Halmula village, Anantnag district, Abdullah asserted that the National Conference (NC) would persist in its campaign until statehood is reinstated. He did not provide a timeline for the decision but emphasised the party’s commitment to the cause. The remarks come amid ongoing political discussions in J&K.