Modi’s Key Rival in Kashmir Says Restoring Statehood Is Priority
- Region was downgraded from state to union territory in 2019
- Jammu and Kashmir to hold local elections from this week
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top political opponent in India’s volatile Jammu and Kashmir region says restoring power in the hands of the people is a priority if his party wins local elections that begin this week.
Omar Abdullah, who is seen as the likely next chief minister of the region if his coalition wins the most number of seats in the local assembly elections, said statehood is necessary for peace and stability.