India, Aug. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday voiced concern over the region's statehood, saying that while hopes were high on Independence Day, the prospects now appear to be fading, but the struggle will continue.Follow Independence Day live updates here

He questioned whether Jammu and Kashmir has been brought on par with other parts of the country, asking, "We were told J&K will be brought on par with other parts of the country; today I want to ask, are we?"

He added, "My well-wishers told me something big for J&K will be announced on Independence Day; ray of hope fading, but we won't give up."

Abdullah said his team will go door to door over the next eight weeks to collect signatures in support of state...