Anantnag, June 21 -- National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that his party would move the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

"After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us. They have many demands like they want him (National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo) to become a minister, but how is this possible till statehood is restored," he told reporters after a meeting of the party workers in Kokernag area of south Kashmir district here.

"We are waiting, but if they (Centre) take a long time then we will have no option but to go to the Supreme Court," said Abdullah.

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