The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has passed a resolution urging the central government to restore statehood to the region. The resolution, drafted by the National Conference, comes after the party’s significant win in the recent assembly elections, securing 42 seats. Abdullah is expected to present the resolution draft to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

The cabinet meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and other ministers, marks the first major decision of Abdullah’s government. The resolution seeks to reverse the 2019 decision that revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and divided it into two union territories. The development is significant, given the region’s ongoing political and social tensions.

The resolution’s passage highlights the National Conference’s commitment to restoring statehood, a key campaign promise. Abdullah’s meeting with PM Modi will be crucial in determining the central government’s response to the resolution. The outcome may have significant implications for Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape and its relations with the central government.