Jammu, July 24 -- Marking a significant return to the political stage, former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, made a high-profile visit to Reasi today.
After a prolonged period of political inactivity-largely attributed to his party's disappointing performance in the recent Assembly elections-Azad's reappearance is being viewed as an attempt to revive his political standing and reconnect with the people.
During his interaction with the media, Azad strongly reiterated the demand for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir-a cause that continues to hold emotional and constitutional significance for the region's residents...