Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- Emphasising that sustained engagement with the Centre is a continuous process, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that restoration of J&K's statehood would bring satisfaction to people.
Talking to reporters at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, CM Omar "Although the process has taken longer than expected, backchannel and formal discussions with the Central government are continuing."
"We were hopeful about receiving some good news, but we haven't lost hope. Continuous dialogue is underway. It has been around one and a half years, and hopefully we won't have to wait much longer," he said.
Welcoming the reopening of 11 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister...