Srinagar, June 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that talks about restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir should reach a conclusion soon.

He said that people are hopeful, and he believes they will get what they have been demanding.

"Let the discussions continue, but we want these discussions to end as soon as possible. We will get what we are asking for," Omar said while speaking to reporters.

Speaking about development, Omar said that projects worth Rs 10,600 crore have been approved, including tunnels on Mughal Road and Sadhna Pass. "The demand for a year-round tunnel on Mughal Road has been pending since 2008-09. Now the budget is approved," he said.

"Similarly, there's long-standing demand for ...