Jammu Kashmir government passes resolution; urges return to statehood
The Jammu Kashmir Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has passed a resolution partially denouncing the decisions of August 5, 2019, urging the Central Government to restore statehood to the region.
Passed during the Cabinet’s inaugural meeting on Thursday, the resolution calls for the reinstatement of Jammu Kashmir’s statehood, a status that was revoked in August 2019 when the region was split into two Union Territories—Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh—following the abrogation of Article 370.
The move highlights ongoing efforts to address governance and autonomy issues in the region.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah plans to deliver the resolution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, seeking prompt action on restoring statehood.
The meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Mini...