Thu Mar 06 16:27:17 UTC 2025: ## J&K Statehood: Abdullah Confident of Speedy Restoration Amidst Political Wrangling
**Srinagar, [Date]** – National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah expressed confidence Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir will soon be restored to statehood. “Inshallah, statehood will come soon,” Abdullah told reporters. This statement comes amidst ongoing political debate surrounding the region’s future.
The comments follow a sharp rebuke from Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary directed at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Choudhary blamed Mufti for the loss of J&K’s statehood and special status.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, addressing the J&K Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session earlier this month, reiterated the government’s commitment to restoring statehood, emphasizing engagement with all stakeholders. Sinha highlighted the restoration of statehood as a key aspiration of the people and a priority for his administration. He stated the government is working to achieve this while maintaining peace and stability.
The restoration of statehood was a central promise in the National Conference’s election manifesto. The revocation of Article 370 in August 2019 ended Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, a decision that continues to fuel political discussion.
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