Omar Abdullah: Statehood Should Not Depend on Pakistan-Backed Militancy
What Happened
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution seeking the restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. During the debate, Omar Abdullah argued that linking statehood to the complete end of militancy would effectively make the decision dependent on actions by Pakistan, as cross-border terrorism remains a key factor in the region.
Key Takeaways
The resolution revives the political push for restoring J&K's statehood and signals growing pressure on the Centre to clarify the timeline and conditions for the transition from Union Territory status.