CM Omar Abdullah Pledges to Fulfill Promises, Reaffirms Commitment to J&K’s Statehood
Jammu, March 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session 2025, reaffirming his government’s commitment to fulfilling all promises made in the party manifesto over the next five years.
Responding to the motion of thanks on the Lieutenant Governor’s address, Abdullah clarified that the government’s agenda is continuous and will evolve over the term. He dismissed opposition claims that key issues were omitted and stated that each address builds upon previous commitments.
Key Highlights from CM Omar Abdullah’s Address:
On Article 370: Challenged opposition claims that its revocation led to unprecedented development, asking which projects were impossible under the previous status.
On Public Safety Act (PSA): Condemned its misuse, asserting that preventive detention should not replace legal prosecution.
On Statehood Restoration: Reaffirmed the commitment to restoring J&K’s statehood and challenged the opposition to support a resolution on it.
On 13th July Martyrs: Condemned derogatory remarks against them, emphasizing their role in J&K’s historical struggle.
On Ladakh’s Separation: Questioned the rationale behind Ladakh’s bifurcation without public consultation.
On State Subject Laws: Expressed concern over land and job rights being lost post-2019.
CM Abdullah also referenced his own PSA detention post-Article 370’s revocation, underscoring concerns about misuse of the law. He emphasized that his government would continue addressing these critical issues while focusing on development, rights protection, and governance.
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