The cabinet resolution stated that restoration of statehood would be a beginning of a healing process, reclaiming the rights and protecting the identity of people of J&K. On August 5, 2019, the Centre scrapped J&K’s special status and downgraded and bifurcated erstwhile state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature).Sadiq, who is considered close to Omar, said after the CM’s “positive talks” in Delhi, the party is hopeful of early restoration of statehood. “However, the time will be decided by the Centre,” Sadiq added.
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