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Bridging the divide in J&K
Hindustan Times Ranchi
|November 04, 2025
The Centre must empower the elected government, address the demand for statehood favourably
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The Omar Abdullah ministry took oath in October last year in an atmosphere of hope, and on the promise that statehood for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would be restored. That has not happened in these many months. In an interview with this newspaper, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah elaborated how the absence of statehood and executive powers — these remain with the lieutenant governor (LG) —has reduced the elected government toa toothless entity. His concerns are valid.
Two issues need immediate redress.
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