Our Priority Is To Strengthen Grassroots Democracy In J&K: PM Modi
In the first meet with J&K's top political leaders on June 24, PM Modi highlighted early polls in the state as 'top priority'. The PM stated, "Our priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy in J&K." Although, the NC, PDP and Apni Party were not insistent on the restoration of statehood with Mufti stating that the special status was given by India and not Pakistan, hence, should be restored.
Tags: J&K, special status, restoration of statehood, PM Modi, Mehbooba Mufti
Courtesy: The Times of India