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Jammu and Kashmir full statehood: As soon as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir came to power, the Omar Abdullah government proposed to the Lieutenant Governor to give full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Now the Lieutenant Governor has also approved this proposal of the government. Omar Abdullah's cabinet had approved this proposal only on Thursday (October 17), but the Lieutenant Governor officially accepted it today (October 19). However, the final decision in this regard will be taken by the Central Government only.
Big decision of Omar Abdullah cabinet
In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, a unanimous proposal to give full statehood status to Jammu and Kashmir was passed. It said that granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be the beginning of a process through which the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir could be restored and their identity protected.
promised in the election campaign
Omar Abdullah came to power in the elections promising to protect the unique identity of Jammu and Kashmir and the constitutional rights of the people. An official said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will visit Delhi in a few days to meet the Prime Minister and Union Ministers in this regard.
The first session will be held on 4 November
It is noteworthy that the first session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will be held on November 4. Meanwhile, the Cabinet has advised the Lieutenant Governor to call the Assembly and address it. At present, LG has ordered to appoint Mubarik Gul as Protem Speaker till the appointment of the Speaker. Now as Protem Speaker, Mubarik Gul will administer oath to all the MLAs on October 21.