Dr Farooq Abdullah reiterates demand for restoration of statehood to J&K

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21 (STC): National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has reiterated the demand for early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He has stated that further delays may compel the party to approach the Supreme Court.
Dr, Farooq Abdullah was speaking to media in Pahalgam. He told reporters that it has been eight months since the Jammu and Kashmir government was formed. “I am hopeful that when statehood is restored, we will also get the administrative powers that are essential for true governance,” the NC President said.
He made it clear that their stand remains unchanged and are waiting patiently for the restoration of statehood.
However, he said, “If there are unnecessary delays, we will have no option but to go to the Supreme Court.”
“We are committed to a democratic and peaceful struggle, but at the same time, we will not stay silent if our basic political rights continue to be denied,” he said.
(STC)