Srinagar, Sep 15 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he is consulting lawyers to explore whether a new strategy needs to be devised regarding the statehood case in the Supreme Court.
Speaking to reporters, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Omar said he is seeking legal advice ahead of the case's scheduled hearing in October.
“We will continue our fight for statehood. I am consulting lawyers because the case is set to come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in October. As of now, private parties are empanelled and pleading the case. I am discussing with lawyers whether there is a need for a different strategy,” he said.
The Chief Minister stressed that he has not given up on the issue of statehood.
“We have not stopped advocating for statehood. I am thankful to Sharad Pawar Sahab, who wrote a letter to the Prime Minister regarding his promise to restore statehood. I also wrote letters to leaders of all parties during the last Parliament session, urging them to support us,” he said, adding that he had personally hoped the Prime Minister would fulfill his promise on August 15, 2025.“But that didn’t happen,” Omar said—(KNO)