President of the ruling National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the delay in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged the Centre to initiate concrete steps towards this end.
National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah
President of the ruling National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the delay in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged the Centre to initiate concrete steps towards this end.
In a statement, Dr. Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic institutions, yet the promise of restoring statehood remains unfulfilled. He emphasized that statehood is not a privilege but a constitutional right that reflects the democratic aspirations and identity of the people.
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“Repeated assurances have been made at the highest levels regarding the restoration of statehood at the earliest. However, the absence of a clear timeline has created uncertainty and disappointment among the people,” he said.
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Dr Farooq maintained that restoration of the statehood would strengthen democratic governance, ensure greater accountability and empower elected representatives to effectively address public concerns. He urged the Central government to honour its commitment without further delay and initiate concrete steps towards reinstating full statehood.
He reiterated that safeguarding democratic rights and constitutional guarantees is essential for lasting peace, stability, and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
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