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Central government expected to restore J-K’s statehood anytime now: Reports

Srinagar, Oct 24: The Central Government is expected to initiate the process for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood soon, reports said Thursday.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a 30-minute meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday evening in New Delhi, where Shah assured full support to the elected government and discussed the restoration of statehood, news agency KNS reported.

Sources said that the dialogue between the CM and HM was focused on key governance matters.

Sources also said that CM Omar Abdullah also discussed the electricity supply in Jammu and Kashmir for winters. The power supply which has been a recurring challenge, particularly during harsh winters was discussed in detail during the meeting, they said.

The resolution for restoring statehood was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet on October 19 and subsequently cleared by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

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