Sat Oct 19 13:46:20 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**

1. **Approval of Statehood Proposal**: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has approved the proposal for granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s cabinet.

2. **Demand for Restoration of Rights**: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Chaudhary emphasized the need for the central government to fulfill its promise and restore the state’s status, claiming it as their right.

3. **Background**: The central government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 on August 5, 2019, bifurcating it into two Union Territories: Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh.

4. **Upcoming Meeting**: Omar Abdullah plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi within two days regarding the restoration of statehood.

5. **PDP Response**: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) criticized Abdullah’s proposal, claiming it supports the 2019 central decision and argued that the focus should also include restoring Article 370.

6. **Supreme Court Involvement**: A petition demanding the restoration of statehood has been filed in the Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear the case.

7. **Current Political Context**: Following the state assembly elections, the National Conference emerged as the largest party, with the Congress supporting the government externally until statehood is restored.

8. **Legislative Changes Needed**: To grant full statehood, amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act of 2019 are necessary, requiring approval from Parliament and the President.

9. **Future Legislative Structure**: The assembly speaker position is likely to be assigned to a senior National Conference leader, and the BJP is expected to be given the position of deputy speaker.

This article highlights the ongoing political discussions and actions regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir following its reorganization in 2019.

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