Srinagar, Jan. 26 -- Talking to reporters after paying tributes at the Martyrs' Memorial at Pratap Park here, Chaudhary insisted on special status for J-K, saying there were other states in India that enjoyed special status within the constitution of India.

"The Omar Abdullah cabinet in its very first meeting has raised the issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. We have asked for our rights under this very constitution.

"As far as special status is concerned, there are other states in India which have special status. Jammu and Kashmir had a special status given by Maharaja Hari Singh and it is our right under this very constitution. The special status is our demand and it will remain," the deputy chief minister said.

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