Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Athawale Says Jammu and Kashmir Statehood May Return Soon
Ramdas Athawale is a minister in India's Union government.
He said Jammu and Kashmir may become a state again in the near future.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah knew about the commitment to restore statehood.
Athawale also said the government wants to support development in the region.
He urged local officials to suggest projects that need help.
He said attracting private companies could bring investment and jobs for young people.
He said conditions had improved, but problems remained.
He also spoke about the Pahalgam terror attack and called on Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism.
Ramdas Athawale said Jammu and Kashmir's statehood may be restored in the near future.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were aware of the statehood commitment.
Athawale said development funding and projects should not be affected by political differences.
He urged local officials to propose development needs and said private investment could create jobs for young people.
He said conditions had improved but challenges remained, and called on Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism.
- Who
- Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale.
- What
- Athawale said Jammu and Kashmir's statehood may be restored soon and spoke about development, investment and security.
- When
- Sunday; no date is specified.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- He said the Union government was committed to the region's development and to fulfilling its statehood commitment.
- Statehood
- Ramdas Athawale said Jammu and Kashmir's statehood may be restored in the near future.
- Location
- Athawale made the remarks at a press conference in Srinagar.
- Development
- He said the Union government was committed to development and urged local officials to submit proposals for assistance.
- Employment
- Athawale said the government wants to attract private investment and create more jobs for young people.
- Article 370
- He said its abrogation brought Jammu and Kashmir under the full framework of the Indian Constitution.
- Security
- Athawale said the situation had improved, while acknowledging that challenges remained, and referred to the Pahalgam terror attack.