Srinagar, June 5 -- BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Thursday termed the National Conference's proposed protest for restoration of statehood to J&K as a "political stunt"

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Pattan village in North Kashmir, Khatana said, "The National Conference had relied on political theatrics during the Assembly election campaign and was now attempting to divert attention from what he described as its failure to fulfil promises made to the people."

"The National Conference was high on dramas during the election campaign and made tall promises to the people. They cannot give statehood. It is the Centre that has to restore statehood and both the Prime Minister and Home Minister have already made their positi...