Srinagar, July 8 -- Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that representatives of civil society have extended support to National Conference's proposed July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for statehood restoration, saying that all regional parties will also be invited.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, CM Omar said around 170 representatives from different sections of society, including religious leaders, traders, educationists, retired bureaucrats and tourism stakeholders, attended a meeting that lasted nearly three hours.

"It was not a delegation but a meeting of the civil society. Everyone, without exception, stressed that the restoration of statehood has already been delayed for too long and should not ...