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| Omar meets Shah, discusses J&K statehood, other issues | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 19: After his two back-to-back statements against the Congress on the leadership of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“Two months after the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir, I met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and shared the experience of running the government”, Omar said and added that the meeting was held in a very cordial atmosphere and on a positive note.
“Achievements and problems being faced by the government were shared with the Home Minister”, the Chief Minister said and exuded confidence that steps will be taken for the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Replying to a question on the formulation of business rules, the Chief Minister made it clear that the Union Government has nothing to do with this issue.
“Decision in this regard has been taken by the elected government. Business rules have been framed by the Cabinet Sub-Committee and same will be approved by the Cabinet before forwarding the same to the Lieutenant Governor for its consent”, Omar Abdullah said.
The Chief Minister said that the issue of statehood was discussed with the Union Home Minister. He is hopeful that statehood will be restored very soon.
On the question of the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “As of now this is not his domain. The law and order is in the domain of the Lieutenant Governor”. The Chief Minister, however, said the involvement of local people in general and elected representatives was a must to restore lasting and sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Today’s was the second meeting of Omar Abdullah with Union Home Minister Amit Shah after becoming Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, as a courtesy call, Omar Abdullah met with Amit Shah on October 23 during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office on October 16. |
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