New Delhi: As Jammu and Kashmir marks six months since the latest assembly elections, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reignited hope for the restoration of the region’s statehood. His optimism is buoyed by a recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which he emphasized the need to revisit J&K’s constitutional status. Meanwhile, Abdullah also highlighted the importance of infrastructure development in the region by inaugurating a key bridge in Pulwama district. This bridge, connecting Chrar-e-Sharief to south Kashmir, has been an essential link awaiting reconstruction since its destruction in the 2014 floods.
Omar Abdullah has firmly stated that the “appropriate time” has arrived for J&K to regain its statehood. He underscored the significance of his meeting with Home Minister Shah, describing it as positive and fostering hope for the region’s future. Abdullah has been consistent in his push for statehood, a promise central to his party’s manifesto.
Regarding the opposition’s concerns over the Waqf Amendment Act, Abdullah clarified that an adjournment motion could not be admitted since the bill was enacted by the central Parliament. Instead, he suggested that different procedural rules might have allowed for discussions in the assembly, though the matter is now before the Supreme Court.
The inauguration of the bridge connecting Chrar-e-Sharief to south Kashmir is significant not only due to its long-awaited reconstruction but also its role in enhancing connectivity within the region. Abdullah noted that the bridge’s completion was a necessary milestone, emphasizing that its delay underscored broader infrastructure challenges.
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