Srinagar, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people of Jammu and Kashmir have been patient with their demand for restoration of statehood but the Centre should not take advantage of it.

Abdullah warned that it does not take long for the situation to change.

“It does not take long for the situation to turn worse. And we do not want that there should be bloodshed of innocent people here again. We will continue to put forth out demands in a peaceful manner,” he said.

“People have been very patient so far (about restoration of statehood) but it should not be taken advantage of,” Abdullah told reporters in Ganderbal district.

The CM said restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was not a favour but a promise made to the people.

“Statehood is not a favour. It is a prom

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