New Delhi, June 12 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday, strongly pressing for the "early return" of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support to accelerate the region's economic and infrastructural growth, an official press release informed.

According to a statement from the J&K government, Abdullah conveyed deep aspirations of the people, underlining that the return of statehood is a vital step toward strengthening democratic institutions, deepening public participation, and advancing the next phase of the region's development.

"Jammu and Kashmir is committed to being a full and productive partner in India's growth story," the statement said, emphasising that robust ...