Each community should get representation as per their population

Srinagar, Nov 4: Amid indications of a cabinet expansion in Jammu & Kashmir, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hamid Karra on Tuesday reiterated that the party will not join the council of ministers until the restoration of statehood.

Speaking to reporters, Karra said that Congress will not join the cabinet. “We have a principled stand that as long as Jammu and Kashmir doesn’t get statehood, we will not be part of the cabinet,” Karra said.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had last month stated that he is actively considering a cabinet expansion and added that more ministers would be inducted once the Jammu and Kashmir by-elections conclude.

Asked about his views on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement that

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