Restoring statehood remains top priority, says Dr Farooq Abdullah

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 22 (STC): Restoration of statehood remains a top priority for the people of the region, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on Monday.
“Everyone in Jammu and Kashmir has hopes that our statehood will be restored,” he said during a media interaction in Srinagar. He urged that the opportunity for statehood must be used effectively.
Dr Farooq said the aspiration for statehood extends beyond the National Conference and reflects the expectations of all communities across Jammu and Kashmir.
Turning to the challenges of governance, Abdullah said running the government in the current scenario is difficult but necessary. “To run the government now is like walking on the edge of a sword, but we have to continue governance,” he said, stressing that officials must continue their work despite obstacles.
(Straight Talk Communications)