Restore statehood to J&K before August 15, says Shanta Kumar - The Tribune
Former Chief Minister Shanta Kumar on Tuesday urged the Central Government to restore the full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before August 15, saying there could be no more appropriate time for the decision. In a statement issued in Palampur, Shanta Kumar said that it had been seven years since Article 370 was abrogated and that Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed continuous development since then. He added that the Assembly elections had been held peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir after 10 years, with people participating enthusiastically in the democratic exercise.