India, Feb. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the Assembly today during the Budget Session, replying to discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor's address. As Leader of the House, he outlined his government's priorities, countered opposition criticisms, and reaffirmed commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.

Thanking the Lieutenant Governor for the February 2 address, CM Omar noted it highlighted the government's past, present, and future work but emphasized that the full budget would detail government priorities, grants, and schemes. He explained that points from previous LG addresses were not repeated deliberately to avoid opposition criticism, while assuring that the National Conf...