In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for the restoration of the state`s special status. He explained that Jammu and Kashmir has the right to be respected and to make decisions about its own land and resources. He emphasized that the people of the region should have control over their own employment and economy, without relying on outside investors. Omar Abdullah stressed that the state`s wealth, built by its people, should not be sold off to others, and that they should not be left in poverty. He said that the demand for statehood is a way to protect the region’s identity and existence, ensuring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are treated with dignity and respect. He argued that without statehood, the region`s rights and identity are at risk.