Omar Abdullah will visit New Delhi in the coming days to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers on the issue of statehood

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has cleared a resolution passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood to the

The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, passed the resolution requesting statehood restoration, which was later sent to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval.

The Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed the resolution for the restoration of statehood.

Omar Abdullah has been authorised to take up the matter with Prime minister Narendra Modi for the restoration of statehood

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has cleared a resolution passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood to the Union territory, officials said on Saturday.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's first cabinet meeting approved a resolution for statehood restoration but ignored reviving Article 370, sparking accusations of collusion with BJP. Critics argue the focus on statehood alone betrays promises made to restore special status before recent elections.

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday described the resolution by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet seeking restoration of statehood only and not Article 370 as an "utter surrender" and a departure from the stand of the ruling National Conference.