Srinagar, Aug. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he has written to all political parties with a large number of MPs in Parliament, requesting them to support the restoration of statehood for the region.

He said the promise of restoring statehood has been made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in public meetings, in Parliament, and before the Supreme Court. He added that the issue should be raised in Parliament so that the bill is passed in the current session.

Omar said there is a Supreme Court hearing on the matter on August 8 and that statehood should be granted as soon as possible. He said several years have passed without progress, and that if the government does not act, the court should ensure the promise i...