Srinagar, Feb. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that the restoration of statehood is crucial for addressing various challenges faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Talking to reporters here, Omar, according to the news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that his government remains committed to fulfilling its promises and urged patience from the public. "Manifesto is not for five days or five months, it's for five years. We have not even presented our first budget yet. Please wait. We know what promises we have made to the people and how to fulfill them," the Chief Minister said.

He asserted that while his administration is making full use of the Union Territory's governance framework, certain issues can...