Sat Oct 19 16:44:58 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
1. **Demand for Full Statehood**: The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet has requested the central government to restore full statehood for the region, as approved by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
2. **Cabinet Resolution**: This resolution is seen as a significant step towards reinstating statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. The cabinet took the decision to bring this issue to the attention of the Prime Minister and other central ministers.
3. **Upcoming Discussions**: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to visit Delhi soon for discussions with the Prime Minister and central ministers regarding the restoration of statehood.
4. **New Legislative Session**: A new legislative assembly session is set to commence in Srinagar on November 4, where the Lieutenant Governor will deliver a speech. The cabinet has recommended Mubarak Gul as the Pro Tem Speaker to administer the oath to newly elected MLAs.
5. **Elections After Article 370**: For the first time in a decade, elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir after the revocation of Article 370. The National Conference-Congress alliance won 48 out of 90 assembly seats, making it the largest party, while the BJP secured 29 seats and Congress only 6.
6. **Pro Tem Speaker Appointment**: The Lieutenant Governor has issued orders appointing Gul as Pro Tem Speaker until the election of a permanent Speaker.
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