Jammu, July 22 -- Amid the Congress party's intensified campaign for the restoration of statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on its leadership to engage directly with the National Conference (NC) to align efforts on this critical issue.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Safapora, Abdullah emphasized that the National Conference has been a steadfast advocate for statehood and urged Congress to coordinate for unified action.
Abdullah dismissed Congress's claims that the NC did not support their recent protests, clarifying that no prior discussions or coordination took place. "First, they should talk to us," he stated. "We only learned about these protests through newspapers. No one from Congress reached out directly. E...