J&K CM says such a condition could put statehood timing beyond New Delhi
Omar Abdullah militancy
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, brought up the statehood issue in the Assembly.
He posed the issue of statehood being linked with the total cessation of militancy.
According to Omar, this kind of linkage may have an impact on when the process of statehood is undertaken.
Cross-border issues may be able to play a role in deciding upon the matter.
According to him, the decision on statehood needs to lie with New Delhi.
He maintained that statehood should not be tied to external issues.
Omar also explained the nature of his resolution for statehood in the Assembly.
The resolution does not ask for the restoration of Article 370.
Neither does it call for special status.
According to him, any other issues should not be added.
These additional requirements may undermine the original proposal of statehood.
BJP was against this resolution in the Assembly debate.
The debate on statehood in the Assembly is also related to past Assembly resolutions.
Omar had been demanding early restoration of statehood.
At present, Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory.
