J&K Statehood Soon? Minister Meghwal Hints, CM Omar Reacts: "Waited Too Long"

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News18•17-02-2026, 17:48
J&K Statehood Soon? Minister Meghwal Hints, CM Omar Reacts: "Waited Too Long"
- •Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal hinted at an early decision on J&K statehood restoration, calling it a "sensitive" matter.
- •Meghwal stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had previously assured the Lok Sabha of the restoration process.
- •Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging the "good news" but noting J&K has "waited too long."
- •Abdullah emphasized that "no one in Jammu and Kashmir will be satisfied" until statehood is officially enacted.
- •J&K lost its special status and became two UTs after Article 370 abrogation in 2019; Amit Shah called UT status temporary.
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