US EditionOmar Abdullah's Bold Stance: Willing to Sacrifice CM Chair for J-K Statehood – ‘Let Them Do It’
- On June 26, 2025, the head of Jammu and Kashmir's government, Omar Abdullah, indicated during a press interaction in Gulmarg that he is prepared to recommend dissolving the Legislative Assembly to facilitate the restoration of the region's statehood.
- This stance follows the Union Territory's 2019 reorganization and promises by the Narendra Modi-led government to restore statehood, amid ongoing discussions and political uncertainty.
- Abdullah emphasized that statehood is a fundamental right for the people, not political leaders, and urged the Centre to stop spreading misleading narratives about elections and assembly dissolution.
- He noted the sanctioning of several Jammu and Kashmir projects costing ₹10,600 crore, including tunnels, which he said will boost the region's infrastructure and development.
- Abdullah's position suggests that statehood restoration remains a central political goal, with potential assembly elections following, while urging public confidence despite media intimidation attempts.
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Omar Abdullah Advocates for Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood Restoration
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed support for dissolving the Legislative Assembly if necessary for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. He asserted that statehood is a right for the region's people, criticizing threats against MLAs and dismissing newspaper stories as intimidation tactics.
CM Omar Abdullah says discussions on restoring statehood to J&K should conclude soon
Welcoming the sanctioning of several projects for Jammu and Kashmir, including tunnels, costing ₹10,600 crore, the Chief Minister said these projects will give a huge boost to the Union Territory.
Omar Abdullah's bold stance: Willing to sacrifice CM chair for J-K statehood – ‘let them do it’
Omar Abdullah declares he would relinquish the Chief Minister’s position if it means restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Asserting that statehood is a right for the people, he challenges fears surrounding the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.
J-K Congress says it would intensify struggle for statehood restoration
Srinagar, Jun 26 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday said it would intensify its struggle to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a press conference at the party office here, Syed Naseer Hussain, All India Congress Committee General Secretary In-charge of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs, lashed out at the BJP-led Central government for "delay" in granting statehood to the Union Territory, after committing it in …
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