Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Omar Abdullah Says Jammu and Kashmir, Centre Discuss Issues
Omar Abdullah is the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said he regularly speaks with Home Minister Amit Shah about problems between Jammu and Kashmir and the central government.
One important issue is whether Jammu and Kashmir will get statehood back.
Other issues involve government rules, an advocate general and a reservation report.
Abdullah also spoke about a new international film festival being held in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the festival could help students, movie fans and local filmmakers.
He criticized the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur and said Muslims should not be treated as outsiders.
He also said the government should quickly resolve medical interns’ hunger strike because their work and training are being affected.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he remains in constant communication with Union Home Minister Amit Shah over pending issues involving Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre.
The issues include restoration of statehood, approval of business rules, appointment of an advocate general and forwarding a reservation report.
Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir’s first international film festival would benefit students, movie lovers and local filmmakers.
He criticized the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, saying Muslims are being treated as an “other entity” in India.
Abdullah called for an early resolution to medical interns’ hunger strike, saying the dispute was affecting work and the students’ internships.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Jammu and Kashmir government and protesting medical interns.
- What
- Abdullah discussed pending Jammu and Kashmir–Centre issues, supported the first international film festival and commented on a mosque demolition and interns’ hunger strike.
- When
- Monday, September 7, according to the report.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir; the mosque demolition mentioned by Abdullah occurred in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The discussions concern unresolved administrative and political matters, while the festival aims to promote films and filmmaking in Jammu and Kashmir and the interns’ dispute requires a health department decision.
- Chief minister
- Omar Abdullah
- Union home minister
- Amit Shah
- Pending issue
- Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood
- Other administrative matters
- Business rules, appointment of an advocate general and forwarding of a reservation report
- Cultural event
- Jammu and Kashmir’s first international film festival
- Protest
- Medical interns are on hunger strike
- Health department contact
- Health Minister Sakina Ittoo is in touch with the protesting interns