SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah visited the residence of the Aga family in Budgam on Friday to offer condolences over a bereavement in the family.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the visit, Dr Abdullah reiterated his demand for the immediate restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, “Statehood is our right, not a favour.”
He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been deprived of their democratic and constitutional rights for too long and stressed that the restoration of full statehood is essential to uphold the dignity and autonomy of the region.
Calling for a return to democratic processes, Dr Abdullah said restoring statehood is not just a political necessity but a moral obligation that must be fulfilled without delay. [KNT]
