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Senior Congress leader and MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday questioned the "continuing delay" in restoring statehood to Jammu 

and Kashmir.  He held meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Jammu to discuss contemorary political challenges in the region.

 

"We had always said statehood must be restored. Now that the government is in place, why is there a delay? We have already protested, and we will continue to fight for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood," said Hussain while reiterating the Congress party's long-standing stance.

 

Hussain also stated that the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore statehood in Jammu and Kashmir. 

 

Rajya Sabha MP pointed out the gap between official statements and ground realities over the terrorism incidents in the Union Territory.

"In Parliament, the government claims terrorism is under control, but infiltration attempts continue, and 50 people have died. Terrorism, especially in the Jammu region, is increasing," Hussain said.

 

In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir.

 

The AICC general Secretary along with senior leaders today held a meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdhullah at the CM's residence in Jammu. He arrived here on Thursday to discuss organsiational matters apart from  key political issues in the UT. The meeting with Chief Minister was described by the local Congress leaders as productive which apart from other issues primarily discussed restoration of statehood to J&K. 

The discussion focussed on INDIA Alliance and current political landscape in J&K, highlighting collaborative efforts by both alliance partners in addressing challenges in the region. 

 

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised former RAW Chief Amarjit Singh Dulat's recent book, which has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Dr Farooq Abdullah.

Omar Abdullah criticised Dulat, saying he prioritises selling books over truth and humiliated Farooq Abdullah in his latest book, "The Chief Minister and the Spy."