CM Omar Adullah to BJP: Should I ask Trump for J&K statehood?
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly challenged the BJP government over the delay in restoring statehood to the region. He questioned the efficacy of democratic protests and sarcastically asked if he should appeal to Donald Trump for assistance.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the growing political tension between the regional government and the central administration regarding J&K's constitutional status.
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah sharpened his attack Centre over delay in restoring statehood, asking Sunday whether he should “go to Donald Trump” after BJP politicians allegedly dismissed protests in J&K, assembly and outside Parliament as futile.“Our patience is running out. First they said statehood won’t come by raising it in assembly, then not by protesting in J&K. Now they say we won;t get it at Jantar Mantar either.
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