Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the statehood of the Union Territory will soon be restored, which will reduce the distance between New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah said that even if statehood may not be restored in the first year of his government, he is hopeful that it could be possible in the second year.
According to news agency PTI, Omar Abdullah He told reporters in Anantnag in South Kashmir that when statehood is restored, the gap between Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir will definitely be bridged. The Chief Minister said that at present the elected government does not have control over many constitutional and administrative institutions. He said that our business rules are not implemented, the post of Advocate General is vacant, we do not have control over many institutions.
‘Promises made to the public will be fulfilled by getting statehood’
Omar Abdullah said that with the restoration of statehood, the elected government will get more powers and it will be able to fulfill the promises made to the people. They said that Jammu and Kashmir Only the Center and BJP can tell the reason behind not granting statehood, but we will not give up our efforts. The Chief Minister said that his government is working on its 5-year agenda and asked the public not to judge us in one week, one month or six months. We have placed an agenda before the public for 5 years. After 5 years the public will decide our work.
Stance on by-elections and alliance
On Budgam and Nagrota assembly by-elections, Omar Abdullah said that National Conference (NC) will contest from Budgam, while support will be given to Congress on Nagrota seat. He said that Congress has sought permission from its high command, if they get the approval, then the Congress candidate from Nagrota will file nomination and we will try our best to make him win.
Reaction to Mehbooba Mufti’s conditions
When asked whether the government would support the personal bills of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, he said that the decision on this is taken by the Assembly Speaker. My government will not create obstacles in any bill in the public interest, but the Speaker decides which bill will come up for discussion.
Discussion of special package for farmers
The Chief Minister said that a special relief package is being discussed with the Center to compensate for the loss of fruits and crops. Wherever there has been loss in horticulture or agriculture, it has been assessed. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing with the Centre.
‘Once police control is achieved, other promises will also be fulfilled’
On the question of withdrawing the FIR registered during the Covid period, Omar Abdullah said that right now we do not have police and law and order, when we get these rights, we will fulfill the other promises also.
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