Omar Abdullah

“the decision taken by our leaders 80 years ago for us was the right decision," Omar said.”

“had the central government not revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir would have been protesting to join J&K today.”

“When I see the situation today across the border and across the LoC, I realise that the decision taken by our leaders 80 years ago for us was the right decision," the chief minister said.”

“Families who lost their homes as well as agricultural land will be provided five marlas (around 1,361.2sqft) for rehabilitation, said Omar, directing Rajouri deputy commissioner to identify suitable …”

“Noting that the 33kV power transmission line between Rajouri and Poonch had suffered extensive damage, disrupting electricity supply, the CM ordered the power department to complete permanent restora…”

“7 years, we haven’t forgotten & we haven’t reconciled far less accepted our current circumstances.”

“a BJP office-bearer, who is also a Supreme Court lawyer, offered him Rs 20-30 crore, a ministry, and statehood after asking him to support them”

“he has been in office for 18 months”

“Delimitation has taken place. Elections have also been held.”

“God bears witness that one MLA from Jammu told me that a BJP office-bearer, who is also a Supreme Court lawyer, offered him Rs 20-30 crore, a ministry, and statehood after asking him to support them.”

“There is not a single legislator on this stage who will sell his integrity for Rs 30 crore, or even Rs 100 crore, because we know that we are answerable to God.”

“After offering money and ministerial berths didn't work, the BJP is now telling my MLAs behind closed doors that 'come with us and we will give you statehood'.”

“Earlier in his address, Abdullah urged the Centre not to mistake his patience over the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood for weakness.”

“He asked the Centre to define what it meant by an 'appropriate time' for restoring statehood.”

“He questioned why the government was willing to engage with the people of Ladakh but not those of Jammu and Kashmir.”

“We have been seeking permission for the past five days. It took 24 hours for the ‘Cockroach Party’ to get permission”