Jammu, July 12 -- Ahead of the July 20 'Delhi Chalo' protest, Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma reiterated demands for restoration of full statehood, recalling past assurances by the Centre which are yet to be fulfilled.

He stressed that securing this demand is vital for both local empowerment and the strengthening of India.

"I wanted people from all parties to gather here. From the very first day, when we raised the demand in the House. We were told that this demand would be fulfilled in Delhi. Now we are going to Delhi. This country is ours; we are the crown of this country. We feel that people should understand what the future holds. Restoring statehood will strengthen the state as well as India," Sharma told ANI.

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