Srinagar, Feb. 24 -- Talking to reporters here, Omar 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 only be addressed after the restoration of statehood. "I repeatedly emphasize the need for statehood because I understand that there are many issues troubling the people. However, their resolution is not possible under Union Terri...