Srinagar: The centre is likely to initiate the process of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir over five years after the region was stripped of its statehood and special status, sources said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi last evening. During the meeting, Mr Shah assured the centre’s full support to the newly elected government, sources said.”The meeting that lasted half an hour was held in a very cordial atmosphere. The home minister assured the centre’s full support to the newly elected government and to initiate the process of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” sources said.In its first meeting last week, the J&K cabinet had passed a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood.Read | Omar Abdullah Passes Resolution For Restoration Of Statehood In J&K Cabinet”The restoration of statehood will be the beginning of the healing process, reclaiming constitutional rights and protecting the identity of people of Jammu…
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