Srinagar, April 16 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said time was appropriate for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope about early restoration of state status to J&K."We feel that time is appropriate for the restoration of Statehood. The time is appropriate as six months have passed after the Assembly elections," Omar told reporters in Pulwama after inaugurating a bridge.He said last week Home Minister Amit Shah visited both Srinagar and Jammu."I had a separate meeting with him. It was a good meeting. I am hoping that Jammu and Kashmir will get the status of a state again very soon," Omar said.Understanding the importance of Statehood, the CM said, "Statehood is not our destination but a prerequisite ...
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