JK poll dates: Congress says Centre insensitive to statehood restoration demand, will be election issue

The Congress welcomed the assembly polls announcement in Jammu and Kashmir but criticized the BJP-led Centre for being "insensitive" to the demand for full statehood.

With the Election Commission declaring the dates for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Friday welcomed the announcement but said it is unfortunate that the BJP-led Centre has been "insensitive" to the demand of restoration of full statehood which would be an election issue.

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