Pahalgam has not stalled J&K statehood talks: CM Omar Abdullah
The recent attack on a tourist bus in Pahalgam, which left several dead and injured, has sent shockwaves across the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the state, particularly in the Valley. However, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made it clear that the April 22 Pahalgam attack will not stall the conversation around J&K’s statehood restoration.
In an interview, Omar Abdullah emphasized that the Pahalgam attack will not derail the ongoing discussions around J&K’s statehood. He stated that he had raised the issue of statehood restoration at the recent NITI Aayog meeting, and that he was unwilling to use the J&K assembly’s special session to discuss the matter. However, he clarified that this does not mean the conversation has stopped.
Omar Abdullah’s statement assumes significance in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, which has heightened concerns about the security situation in the state. The attack has also led to a renewed debate about the state’s autonomy and the role of the central government in handling the situation.
The Chief Minister’s stance on the issue is also significant in the context of the ongoing dialogue between the state government and the central government. The dialogue has been slow to progress, and the Pahalgam attack has raised concerns about the willingness of the central government to engage with the state on the issue of statehood restoration.
Omar Abdullah’s statement is a clear indication that the state government is willing to continue the dialogue with the central government, despite the challenges posed by the Pahalgam attack. It is also a sign that the state government is not willing to let the attack derail the ongoing discussions around J&K’s statehood.
The Chief Minister’s statement has also been welcomed by various sections of society in the state, who have been demanding statehood restoration for years. The demand for statehood has been a long-standing issue in J&K, and the people of the state have been waiting for a positive response from the central government.
The Pahalgam attack has also raised concerns about the security situation in the state, particularly in the Valley. The attack has led to a renewed debate about the role of the central government in handling the situation, and the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the security concerns in the state.
In the wake of the attack, the central government has deployed additional security forces to the Valley, and has also launched a probe into the incident. However, the attack has also raised concerns about the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the security concerns in the state.
In conclusion, Omar Abdullah’s statement that the Pahalgam attack has not stalled J&K statehood talks is a clear indication that the state government is willing to continue the dialogue with the central government, despite the challenges posed by the attack. The demand for statehood restoration remains a pressing issue in J&K, and the state government’s willingness to engage with the central government on this issue is a positive development.
