States » NorthPosted at: Aug 6 2025 2:43PM


Omar writes to all parties over restoration of J&K statehood

Srinagar, Aug 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that he has written to political parties with a significant presence in Parliament, urging them to push for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar said he has formally reached out to several parties, requesting their support so that a bill is introduced during the ongoing session of Parliament.

“I have written letters to all parties with a large number of honourable MPs in Parliament asking them to help us so that the promise (made by the Central government) on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is fulfilled,” the CM told media in Srinagar.

He hoped that parliamentarians would raise this issue so that a bill would be introduced during the ongoing session of the Parliament and the people of Jammu and Kashmir get the status of a state again.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the restoration of statehood is not a matter concerning an individual, a party, or a government, but a commitment made to the people of J&K.

“This promise was made in public rallies, in Parliament, and even before the Supreme Court. Now we want this promise to be fulfilled,” he remarked.
It is learnt that Omar has written to presidents of all national and regional parties, including NDA allies, over restoration of statehood. He reminded them that Prime Minister and Home Minister have made repeated assurances, both within Parliament and in public forums, that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to list a hearing on restoration of statehood on August 8.

“It is a good thing that the date has been fixed. I hope the Supreme Court will give due attention to this issue,” he said. The Chief Minister said when the SC announced the decision on abrogation of Article 370, they made it clear that J&K should get statehood “as soon as possible.”

“It has been years since to “as soon as possible” and we haven’t got it yet,” he added.

He credited the Supreme Court for ensuring the timely conduct of assembly elections in J&K last year.
“Had the court not set a timeline, I wouldn’t be addressing you today as a Chief Minister. Elections happened because the Supreme Court fixed a deadline,” Omar said, expressing hope that the Supreme Court will now also intervene to expedite the restoration of statehood, if the government doesn’t do it.

UNI MJR PRS
Tags: #Omar writes to all parties over restoration of J&K statehood
More News

Every tree to be geo-tagged, accountability fixed; Haryana CM orders tough action against illegal felling

18 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM

Chandigarh, Jul 18 (UNI) In a major push towards strengthening Haryana's green cover, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed the Forest Department to ensure that every tree planted in the state is geo-tagged, digitally monitored and assigned a designated authority responsible for its upkeep.

see more..

Amarnath, Vaishnodevi Yatras suspended from Jammu

18 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM

Jammu, July 18 (UNI) In view of the inclement weather forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department, authorities have temporarily suspended the movement of Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu on Sunday as well as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims.

see more..

Chief Minister helpline brings citizen-centric good governance into practice: Chhattisgarh CM Sai

18 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM

Raipur, Jul 18 (UNI) The Chief Minister Helpline 1076 has achieved remarkable success within its first month of operation, with a total of 42,653 complaints being successfully resolved through the platform as of July 13.

see more..

Two held for kidnapping five-year-old for ransom in Gurugram; child rescued safely

18 Jul 2026 | 10:30 PM

Gurugram, Jul 18 (UNI) Gurugram Police have arrested two men for allegedly kidnapping a five-year-old boy from outside his father’s tea stall and demanding a ransom of Rs 1.5 lakh for his release.

see more..

Army commander reviews operational preparedness along Ladakh front

18 Jul 2026 | 10:24 PM

Srinagar, July 18 (UNI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday visited a frontline division in the Ladakh sector, where he reviewed operational preparedness and ongoing efforts to enhance combat capabilities through the induction of advanced technologies and next-generation military equipment.

see more..