The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, passed the resolution requesting statehood restoration, which was later sent to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval.

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's cabinet passed a resolution calling upon the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre to reinstate statehood for the union territory. The development came a day after the first cabinet meeting held on Thursday.

Abdullah is expected to travel to New Delhi in the coming days to personally present the draft resolution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's first cabinet meeting approved a resolution for statehood restoration but ignored reviving Article 370, sparking accusations of collusion with BJP. Critics argue the focus on statehood alone betrays promises made to restore special status before recent elections.

The Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed the resolution for the restoration of statehood.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has officially assigned portfolios to the newly appointed ministers in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah`s cabinet, reported news agency ANI. This decision was made in an order issued on October 17 by the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Secretariat.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed a resolution for the restoration of statehood in the Union Territory. According to official sources cited by news agency IANS,

Before being sworn in as the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah had vowed that the first task of his government would be to become the voice of the people and regain full statehood for the Union Territory.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed a resolution for the restoration of statehood in the Union Territory. News agency quoted official sources as saying that the resolution was passed during the first cabinet meeting on Thursday.