Vesting more powers in LG means J-K statehood still away: Congress

The Centre expanded J&K Lieutenant Governor's powers over police, services, and prosecutions via a Home Ministry amendment to the Kashmir Reorganisation Act. Congress claims this delays statehood. Jairam Ramesh cited consensus for statehood post-2019 bifurcation and Article 370 abrogation. Supreme Court mandated Assembly elections by September 30, 2024 through new sections expanding the LG's remit.