Srinagar | : President J&K National Conference (NC) President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated his party’s long-standing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it is essential for the region’s return to peace, development, and good governance.
Addressing a gathering of NC block presidents and senior functionaries in Pahalgam, Dr. Farooq said, “Restoring statehood is not just a political necessity, but a vital step towards addressing the growing hardships of the people, which have only worsened since 2015.”
The meeting was convened by MLA Pahalgam, Altaf Ahmad Wani. Also in attendance were senior party leader and former Member of Parliament Sharief Ud Din Shariq, and MLA Shangus, Advocate Reyaz Ahmad Khan.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Farooq also commend the achievements of the Omar Abdullah-led government, emphasizing its role in bridging the disconnect between the administration and the common people. He called for a renewed commitment to the party’s mission of safeguarding the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
