Srinagar, Dec. 13 -- The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Women's Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous, has urged New Delhi to fulfill its commitment of restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that there is no justification for further delaying the promised measure.

Shameema Firdous said that the restoration of statehood is a legitimate democratic right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and a commitment that has been repeatedly assured at various constitutional and political forums.

She emphasized that prolonged uncertainty has only deepened public discontent and eroded trust. "The people of Jammu and Kashmir have shown patience and faith in the democratic process. There is absolutely no reason to withhol...