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'Country's Strength in Strong States': Farooq Abdullah Extends I-Day Greetings, Seeks J-K Statehood
Abdullah said restoring statehood would honor Jammu and Kashmir’s democratic mandate and strengthen federalism, noting the elected government lacks full powers.
Srinagar, Aug 14: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said Independence Day is an occasion to reaffirm the nation's commitment to democracy, secularism, constitutional values and federalism as he sought restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Abdullah extended warm greetings to the people of India, particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the eve of 80th Independence Day. He said it is an …