Omar Abdullah Calls for J&K Statehood, Slams Election Delays

Omar Abdullah, a leader in Jammu and Kashmir, wants the area to have its statehood back, which is like being a proper state with its own government, not just run by the central government.

He is also upset that elections for some important positions haven't happened yet.

He doesn't like the idea of a "hybrid" system, where the central government would still control things even after statehood returns.

He believes this current way of governing isn't working well and that the central government had promised statehood.

He believes his area deserves to be treated like other states.