J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for restoring Statehood, reflecting both the new regime's demand and the Union government's earlier promise.
The Union government had promised the Supreme Court that J&K, downgraded to a Union Territory in 2019, would regain Statehood after Assembly elections.
High voter turnout in recent elections showed strong public support for democratic processes and a desire for a return to popular rule.
Despite ongoing dissatisfaction over the removal of special status, restoring Statehood is now a key priority for the people of J&K.
There has been a rise in militant attacks, especially targeting non-local workers, but this should not delay the decision on Statehood.
The promise of Statehood was made by the Centre during the Supreme Court hearings on the 2019 reorganization, and this assurance remains valid after the elections.
The election of a new regime has strengthened democratic processes in J&K, and there is no reason to delay further steps toward Statehood.
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