Cabinet has not done anything secretly: J&K minister on statehood resolution

Srinagar, Oct 19: The Jammu and Kashmir minister Javed Ahmad Rana Saturday said that cabinet has not done anything secretly on the matter of statehood and that a decision was taken by it and the same was conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking with reporters, Rana as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the government will continue to fight for the guarantees and rights politically and there has been no u-turn on any stance. "We will continue to fight for the guarantees and rights granted by the Constitution of India," Rana said.

He also reacted to the resolution passed in the cabinet, stating that nothing has been done secretly, and a decision was taken that was conveyed to the Centre

He added that they are hopeful that the Centre, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stick to the promises and ensure restoration of statehood to J&K at the earliest.