Srinagar, Feb. 3 -- Minister for Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir would not move forward unless the statehood is restored.
The minister was talking to media persons after inaugurating the first skiing course at the picturesque Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district.
"I hope Delhi will bless us with the statehood as Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of India and it needs special attention," Sharma said.
He said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had gone to meet several people and hopefully good news would come out soon.
"We are waiting for the gift of statehood that would help the administration to create so many opportunities", the minister said...