Speaking to ANI, Chugh said "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have committed to restore statehood and he will fulfill his promise but the Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has been doing politics continuously and has been creating unnecessary controversy."
During the inauguration ceremony, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was also present along with the J&K Chief Minister. This historic event marks a mesmerizing milestone for the region, promoting sports and tourism while showcasing Kashmir's stunning landscapes.
"People want to come to Kashmir, and an event like this gives a message to the entire world that people from all over the world are coming here to participate, and it's a big thing," Suniel Shetty said.
The Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution for restoration of statehood in its original form.
In a statement, Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, the Chairperson-in-exile of UKPNP, urged party leaders and supporters to remember those who sacrificed their lives defending Jammu and Kashmir
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday condemned the killing of a migrant labourer in the Shopian district of Kashmir and said that the entire nation stands united against such acts.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Anand Jain said on Saturday.
The Cabinet has authorised CM Abdullah to take up the matter with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Government of India for restoration of statehood.
National Conference leader Mubarak Gul on Saturday took oath as the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Protem Speaker at Srinagar Raj Bhawan administered by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.