All regional parties of J&K should unite for statehood restoration: Engineer Rashid

Srinagar, Oct 7: The member of Parliament (MP) and former MLA, Er Rasheed, on Monday said all regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir should unite and demand the restoration of statehood.

He said whoever secures a majority in the upcoming elections should prioritize ‘unity and collectively push’ the central government for statehood restoration.

“I suggest that all regional parties of Jammu and Kashmir, including Congress, National Conference, PDP, Peoples Conference, and others, unite on this front,” he told the media while addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, as per the news agency Kashmir Bulletin (KB).

He added, “Until statehood is restored, no new government should be formed.”

Meanwhile, Er Rasheed’s statement comes at a time when political discussions about statehood are intensifying across the region. Moreover, his appeal has sparked conversations in political circles about the future of the region’s governance.