{"id":87232,"date":"2025-03-26T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khushalekashmir.com\/?p=87232"},"modified":"2025-03-26T01:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:30:46","slug":"our-commitment-is-for-restoration-of-statehood-cm-omar-abdullah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.khushalekashmir.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/our-commitment-is-for-restoration-of-statehood-cm-omar-abdullah\/","title":{"rendered":"Our commitment is for restoration of statehood: CM Omar Abdullah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his government\u2019s unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s statehood, emphasizing that political theatrics will not alter the current reality. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, he highlighted the extensive efforts undertaken by his administration to press for statehood, including a cabinet resolution and direct appeals to the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to opposition criticism regarding the use of \u201cUnion Territory of Jammu and Kashmir\u201d in the Appropriation Bills moved by his government, the Chief Minister dismissed misinformation being spread through social media and refuted claims that the bill would alter the region\u2019s status.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis happens very frequently when we rely entirely on WhatsApp for information. The WhatsApp forward that my honourable colleague received\u2014based on which a member also staged a brief walkout\u2014is something we have all seen. This message attempts to create the false impression that if this bill is passed, Jammu and Kashmir will become a Union Territory,\u201d CM Omar Abdullah stated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_1_host\"><iframe id=\"aswift_1\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-2902074764665831&amp;output=html&amp;h=300&amp;adk=3372357004&amp;adf=2195418203&amp;pi=t.aa~a.2067693828~i.6~rp.4&amp;w=360&amp;abgtt=9&amp;lmt=1742930897&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4011532485&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=360x300&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Froshankashmir.net%2F2025%2F03%2F25%2Four-commitment-is-for-restoration-of-statehood-cm-omar-abdullah%2F&amp;fwr=1&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=275&amp;rw=330&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;sfro=1&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJBbmRyb2lkIiwiMTQuMC4wIiwiIiwiQ1BIMjQxMyIsIjEzNC4wLjY5OTguMTA4IixudWxsLDEsbnVsbCwiIixbWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNC4wLjY5OTguMTA4Il0sWyJOb3Q6QS1CcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM0LjAuNjk5OC4xMDgiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1742930897248&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=417&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20250324&amp;mjsv=m202503200101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D761fb7798192ac31%3AT%3D1720319826%3ART%3D1742930849%3AS%3DALNI_MaxG6RuTCR7hj8sf7OyIfoVc7RjZw&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000e7765b51cbb%3AT%3D1720319826%3ART%3D1742930849%3AS%3DALNI_MaaISCrzNvwdqEb7JYEvrN1jFB50Q&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D18a9f02fa61b4ae9%3AT%3D1735909347%3ART%3D1742930849%3AS%3DAA-Afjbz3pGETfqGDjvwigz_I7Y5&amp;prev_fmts=0x0&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=3582579905994&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=330&amp;u_his=2&amp;u_h=804&amp;u_w=360&amp;u_ah=804&amp;u_aw=360&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=3&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=0&amp;ady=2012&amp;biw=360&amp;bih=668&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31091241%2C95356500%2C95356506%2C95355301&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=3793227908840530&amp;tmod=846094771&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Froshankashmir.net%2F2025%2F03%2F25%2Fover-1400-jpdcl-consumers-get-zero-bills-post-rts-installation-under-pmsgy%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C360%2C0%2C360%2C669%2C360%2C668&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuNC41~CAEQBRoGMy4xOC4z&amp;ifi=2&amp;uci=a!2&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=380\" name=\"aswift_1\" width=\"360\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!2\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"COampMj7pYwDFU-pZgIdYIE0JQ\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Clarifying the constitutional position, he asserted, \u201cBut the fact is, we are already a Union Territory\u2014whether we like it or not. This is the government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.\u201d The Chief Minister underscored that his government functions within the framework of the Union Territory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have taken an oath as representatives of a Union Territory. We contested elections for the Union Territory Assembly. We are passing the budget of a Union Territory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing legislative procedure, he pointed out, \u201cHowever, the reality remains: we are a Union Territory. If we were not, things would have been different. If we were a state, the grants just passed would have been discussed in detail, and there would have been cut motions on them. But these were grants from the Home Department, and they were passed without discussion or cut motions\u2014because we are a Union Territory.\u201d Taking a dig at opposition tactics, CM Omar Abdullah remarked, \u201cStaging a walkout for the cameras and claiming \u2018I am not part of this crime\u2019 does not change the fact that the crime has already been committed against us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned against misinformation-driven politics, saying, \u201cWe must not allow WhatsApp forwards to dictate our politics. Our focus is clear: we want Jammu and Kashmir to be restored as a state. And, God willing, we will achieve that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his statement, he reaffirmed, \u201cHowever, simply removing or retaining the words \u2018Union Territory\u2019 does not change our reality. Jammu and Kashmir will remain a Union Territory until the Parliament of India restores its statehood. Therefore, let us not politicize this issue unnecessarily.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his government&rsquo;s unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s statehood, emphasizing that political theatrics will not alter the current reality. 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