Jammu, Oct 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Saturday reiterated its demand for the restoration of full statehood, making it clear that the party would continue to stay out of the Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet until its concerns over statehood and constitutional safeguards were addressed.
J&K Congress working president Raman Bhalla said the party remained firm on its position that the restoration of full statehood was essential to ensuring justice for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and protecting their land, jobs and natural resources.
“The Congress has always maintained that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must get back their full-fledged statehood,” Bhalla told PTI, reiterating the party’s long-standing position on the issue.
He stressed the need for safeguards to protect the employment opportunities for the local youth, land rights and the region’s resources, saying these concerns remained central to the Congress’ political position.
