Jammu, Aug. 6 -- The National Conference's provincial president, Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, on Wednesday, reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, urging the central government to fulfil its commitment at the earliest.

Gupta expressed concern over the continued delay of restoration of statehood despite repeated assurances from the Centre. "The Prime Minister and home minister keep saying statehood will be restored at an appropriate time, but now it is the most appropriate time, and respect the mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir by introducing the Bill in the ongoing parliament session," he told reporters here.

He also lauded the achievements of the NC government during its nine months in office...