SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Saturday said restoration of statehood to the Union Territory is not a political issue but a very Sensitive policy matter, and any haste on the subject should be avoided since Jammu & Kashmir has already suffered immensely due to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the past 35 years. Raina was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a BJP event in Udhampur district to mark the anniversary of Accession Day of Jammu and Kashmir with India 26th October 1947.

Extending his warm greetings to the people, Raina said every citizen of J&K will continue to work tirelessly for the unity and integrity of the nation and to uphold the tricolour with feelings of patriotism and dedication. Responding to a question on restoration of statehood to the UT, Raina said J&K is a sensitive border region which bore the brunt of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism for the past 35 years with its people facing extreme difficult circumstances.

Peace, harmony and prosperity have been restored in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through the hard work of J&K's citizens, the army, police and the paramilitary forces.

"Now that a newly-elected government has been sworn in following the Assembly elections, I feel the sensitive issues should be discussed and addressed through mutual cooperation without playing politics," Raina said. "The decisions should not be rushed, particularly on the crucial matters. Restoration of statehood is not a political issue but a policy matter and the UT government should continue its dialogue with the Centre. Any haste on the subject should be avoided," Said Ravinder Raina

He also said that terrorists carried out fatal attacks in Ganderbal and Gulmarg days after the swearing-in of the new government on October 16 because the enemies of peace wanted the bloodbath to continue in J&K. "The conspiracy to kill innocent people was hatched from across the border. J-K has already witnessed a lot of bloodshed as Pakistan-sponsored terrorism has created graveyards and cremation grounds here," he said.

Stating that the efforts of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah along with the sacrifices of the braveheartsn of Army, Police and Paramilitary forces have resulted in an improved situation in the Union Territory, Raina said, "In my opinion, the J&K government should coordinate with the Centre for the welfare of its people and avoid all sensitive issues, provocative actions or statements." Said J&K BJP Chief Ravinder Raina.

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