Srinagar, July 11: J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone emphasized today the urgent need for the restoration of statehood and conducting timely assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lone expressed his preference for a locally elected government, even if led by his political rivals, asserting, “Let my worst electoral rival be elected. I would prefer that government a million times over an alien government which falsely claims to be stakeholders with political and social sanctity. They don’t and never will. A non-resident government would be unacceptable here or in any part of India. Would those in charge accept non-resident governments in their own states?”
Lone concluded with an appeal, saying, “Stop giving the impression that you are at war with your own people in J&K.”
