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Meghwal raises hope for statehood restoration
The New Indian Express Madurai
|February 18, 2026
Law Minister says J&K will soon hear about a decision in this regard
UNION Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday hinted at restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir by saying “you will soon hear about a decision in this regard”, prompting a response from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who said he hoped that the wait is not long.
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