Union Minister Signals Early Decision on J&K Statehood

SRINAGAR, Feb 17 : Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (I/C), Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday indicated that statehood for Jammu and Kashmir may be restored soon.


Speaking to reporters, Meghwal described the issue of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood as sensitive. He reiterated the central government’s commitment, saying, “Our Home Minister has already assured in the Lok Sabha that the rightful process will be followed, and the people will get what is due to them.”


On the timing of a decision, he added, “I think you will hear some decision on this very soon.”


It is noteworthy that in August 2019, the Government of India revoked the region’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution and reorganized the state into two Union Territories—Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

  • Related Posts

    President Accepts Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation; Pralhad Joshi Given Additional Charge of Education Ministry

    New Delhi, July 25: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan with immediate effect, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according…

    Woman killed, two injured as house caves in amid heavy rains in Rajouri

    Rajouri, July 26 : A woman died and two of her family members were injured after a house collapsed in Bhatian village of Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said. An…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Follow by Email
    YouTube
    YouTube
    Instagram