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Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to the press on Thursday about his government’s progress and the challenges they face after the region became a Union Territory. He mentioned that it has been two months since his government took power, and it took some time to understand how things work under the new system. He highlighted that there is a big difference between the previous government and the current one, and while he initially thought it would be difficult to manage, the start has been quite good.
Abdullah expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir’s current status as a Union Territory will be temporary. He emphasized that the people of the region should get something in return for their participation in elections. One of the key promises made by the central government is the restoration of statehood, and Abdullah hopes this promise will be fulfilled soon.
He also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that even if the status of Jammu and Kashmir is seen as permanently resolved, there is still an issue with a part of the region lying across the border. Abdullah questioned whether the BJP believes that the Kashmir issue has been solved on both sides of the border. He pointed out that the Kashmir issue still exists, whether on this side or the other, and this is something that needs to be addressed.
The Chief Minister also shared that, based on his experiences, he has learned the importance of interacting more with the media. In the past, he didn’t speak often with the media, but he now plans to hold free and open discussions with them twice a year, without any specific agenda. He believes this will help build better communication with the people.
Abdullah’s comments reflect his commitment to improving governance in Jammu and Kashmir, while also calling for the restoration of statehood and resolution of long-standing issues. He appears to be focused on balancing his government’s duties with a desire for greater involvement in discussions around the region's future.
