National Conference Resolves for Restoration: A New Jammu & Kashmir Chapter

The National Conference passed resolutions affirming commitment to restore Jammu and Kashmir's special status and demand statehood. The party condemned recent terror attacks and urged for citizens' safety across India. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the need for statehood to ensure security responsibilities lie with elected officials.

The ruling National Conference completed a two-day working committee meeting on Friday, where they passed several resolutions focusing on restoring the special status and statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. The party remains committed to these goals, which are seen as essential for the region's aspirations and dignity.

The committee resolutely condemned recent terror attacks in Delhi and Nowgam, emphasizing that violence has no place in society. The resolutions included condolences to the victims' families and demanded high-level investigations into these incidents.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underscored the importance of restoring statehood, arguing that security would be better managed by a local government. He called for the Center to honor its promise of statehood and address governance issues hindering progress in crucial local institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)