During a recent session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah voiced his doubts about External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s claim on bringing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir back under Indian control. He asked pointedly whether the central government had ever truly taken steps to reclaim the territory, calling into question the bold assertions made.
07 March,2025 02:23 PM IST
On January 6, Jammu and Kashmir's former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for virtually inaugurating the new Jammu Railway Division. He mentioned that this was a long-awaited demand of the people. Abdullah congratulated the people of Jammu, highlighting that the new railway division would bring benefits not just to Srinagar but also to Jammu. He emphasized that it could boost trade and tourism in the region. Abdullah assured the people of Jammu that the introduction of train services to Srinagar would not harm Jammu. On the contrary, he said, it would bring economic benefits to the area, strengthening the region’s connectivity and overall growth.
06 January,2025 04:04 PM IST
In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for the restoration of the state's special status. He explained that Jammu and Kashmir has the right to be respected and to make decisions about its own land and resources. He emphasized that the people of the region should have control over their own employment and economy, without relying on outside investors. Omar Abdullah stressed that the state's wealth, built by its people, should not be sold off to others, and that they should not be left in poverty. He said that the demand for statehood is a way to protect the region’s identity and existence, ensuring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are treated with dignity and respect. He argued that without statehood, the region's rights and identity are at risk.
09 November,2024 03:01 PM IST
On November 5, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah referenced former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in an assembly session, saying that if India had followed Vajpayee's approach to Jammu and Kashmir, the situation might have been different.
05 November,2024 05:41 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
