National Conference reiterates demand for statehood

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MAY 17 (STC): The ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party has first time reiterated its demand for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack and successful launching of “Operation Sindoor”.
The party took an opportunity to push for statehood following
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory message to “Sikkim on their Statehood Day”.
JKNC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq wrote on X, “Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day. As we celebrate the strength of India’s unity in diversity, we humbly urge Hon’ble PM@narendramodi ji to also grant Jammu & Kashmir its rightful place by restoring its statehood. Our aspirations must be respected and promises fulfilled.”
It’s worth mentioning, after the Pahalgam terror attack, addressing a special session of the J&K assembly, chief minister Omar Abdullah had said, “I have too much respect for the sanctity of these 26 lives to indulge in petty politics. I will not exploit their martyrdom to raise demands for statehood or any other political gain today.”
(STC)