Sajad Lone Criticizes Delay in Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood Restoration

Sajad Lone, the People's Conference chief, expressed frustration over the continued delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as a 'sin' against the region's people. He emphasized that statehood is a right, not charity, and criticized the exclusion of the chief minister from security discussions.

Sajad Lone, leader of the People's Conference, voiced strong criticism on Friday regarding the ongoing delay in reinstating statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, labeling it as a 'sin' against the Union Territory's residents.

Lone, a legislator representing Handwara in north Kashmir, insisted on including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in all security-related meetings, despite political differences.

He asserted that statehood is a right, not a privilege, and questioned the Union government for its delay, urging swift action on the matter, highlighting essential local input in security strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)