Statehood in Limbo: Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP Stance on Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticizes the Centre's delay in restoring statehood, questioning if it's due to the absence of a BJP leader in power. He calls it deceitful and emphasizes the unmet promises of the Centre, sparking political debate.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has voiced strong criticism over the Centre's prolonged delay in restoring statehood to the region.
Abdullah raised concerns about whether the inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir are being penalized for not electing a BJP chief minister, a concern he labels deceitful.
Despite meetings with top government officials, Abdullah highlights the lack of a clear timeline for statehood restoration, questioning the criteria for the 'appropriate time' repeatedly mentioned by the Centre.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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