Ahead of assembly polls Ghulam Nabi Azad calls for restoration of J-K statehood
2 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of assembly polls Ghulam Nabi Azad calls for restoration of J-K statehood

Firstpost  

The former chief minister said that the situation has become much worse in the state as the industrial sector, which is supposed to absorb the unemployed youths, continues to struggle Kathua/Jammu: Stressing the need for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the holding of assembly elections, Democratic Azad Party chairperson Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday urged his party activists to launch a mass contact programme to mobilise public support for the party. The former chief minister said his party is committed to strengthening communal harmony and social fabric. “Restoration of statehood, protection of land and jobs for natives and the return and rehabilitation of migrant Kashmiri Pandits is the core agenda of our party,” he said addressing DAP workers in Kathua. “The situation has become much worse as the industrial sector, which is supposed to absorb the unemployed youths, continues to struggle,” he said.

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Govt. engaging with stakeholders to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir : L-G Manoj Sinha
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt. engaging with stakeholders to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir : L-G Manoj Sinha

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Calling the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir a “foremost aspiration of its people”, lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha said Monday that his government was actively engaging with all stakeholders to achieve the goal at the earliest. My government remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing this legitimate desire of the citizens of J&K,” he said while addressing the Budget …

Govt committed to restoring J&K statehood, says LG Manoj Sinha
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt committed to restoring J&K statehood, says LG Manoj Sinha

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that his government is steadfast in its commitment to the Union Territory’s statehood and is actively engaging with all stakeholders to facilitate this process. Addressing the inaugural session of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly’s budget session, Sinha said that the budget represents a new era of participatory governance ensuring …

Foremost aspiration of J&K people is restoration of statehood: L-G Sinha
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Foremost aspiration of J&K people is restoration of statehood: L-G Sinha

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha in his address to the legislators on the start of Budget session of J&K Assembly in Jammu said one of the foremost aspirations of people of J&K is restoration of statehood. “One of the foremost aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is the restoration of full statehood. The J&K cabinet in its first …

Kiren Rijiju reiterates Centre's resolve to restore Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in due course
1 month, 1 week ago

Kiren Rijiju reiterates Centre's resolve to restore Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in due course

The Hindu  

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will be restored in due course of time. Editorial | Solemn promise: On restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir "The Prime Minister and the Home Minister made clear indications in the past that in …

National Conference hopeful of statehood restoration to J&K in Parliament’s budget session
1 month, 3 weeks ago

National Conference hopeful of statehood restoration to J&K in Parliament’s budget session

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference on Thursday said they are hopeful that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be restored during the budget session of parliament beginning tomorrow. He said a huge mandate has been given by the people in the Assembly polls and it should be respected.R “People have big aspirations and they want their work to be done. …

DC Edit | J&K statehood can’t be delayed too long
2 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | J&K statehood can’t be delayed too long

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opening the Sonamarg tunnel along the Srinagar-Leh highway earlier this week was a major milestone in meeting the demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for better connectivity but Mr Modi’s equivocal response to the clamour for the restoration of statehood to the Union territory does not square with the claims he has made on …

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Deccan Chronicle  

The resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday seeking special status for the Union territory and the one moved in the house on Thursday calling for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution reflect political expediency and oneupmanship by the parties and does not exactly contribute to the genuine demand for the restoration of …

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha vows restoration of statehood, constitutional guarantees; skips mention of Article 370
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha vows restoration of statehood, constitutional guarantees; skips mention of Article 370

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that his government will make all the efforts to restore full statehood and constitutional guarantees to the State. The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, passed a unanimous resolution on October 19 urging the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir in “its …

CM Abdullah vows to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Abdullah vows to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity

New Indian Express  

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses his unwavering determination to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity. He asserts that the restoration of statehood is a top priority and that the government will strive to fulfill the aspirations of the people regarding electricity, roads, water, employment, and other issues. Abdullah emphasizes the importance of restoring the people's dignity and establishing a regular contact …

J&K UT Status: Temporary, But Not Abandoned
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K UT Status: Temporary, But Not Abandoned

Deccan Chronicle  

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures the temporary status of Jammu and Kashmir's UT status is only temporary. He emphasizes the challenges posed by the hybrid governance model and warns against exploiting any perceived loopholes within this arrangement. Abdullah highlights recent meetings with the central government and receives strong commitments about reinstating statehood and granting constitutional rights back to the …

J&K BJP Chief: Statehood Restoration is a Policy Matter, Not a Political Issue
5 months ago

J&K BJP Chief: Statehood Restoration is a Policy Matter, Not a Political Issue

Hindustan Times  

J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina emphasizes that the restoration of statehood is a policy matter and not a political one. He highlights the suffering endured by the region due to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach between the Centre and the state government to address the issue. He also calls for avoiding any haste or provocative …

A new chapter begins in J&K
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A new chapter begins in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The National Conference-Congress alliance has won a decisive mandate in the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and after the bifurcation of the state into the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. -- {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} To start with, this was one of the most keenly watched, peaceful, and intensely competitive assembly …

Full statehood for J&K comes with conditions, warns BJP’s Ram Madhav
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Full statehood for J&K comes with conditions, warns BJP’s Ram Madhav

New Indian Express  

Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav hinted that while Jammu and Kashmir will regain its statehood, there are conditions attached to the process. In an interview with NDTV, Madhav emphasized that the BJP remains committed to restoring statehood, stating, "We have committed to this on the floor of the House." Madhav highlighted the significant changes in Jammu and Kashmir over the …

Shah says only Modi can restore statehood to J&K
6 months ago

Shah says only Modi can restore statehood to J&K

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shah and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed poll rallies in Jammu on Thursday where Shah said J&K will definitely get statehood, but only “Modi can restore it” and promised to make J&K-terror free if voted to power. On Rahul Gandhi’s assertion that Congress will restore statehood to J&K, Home Minister said, “When I removed Article …

Statehood to J&K should have been granted before polls: Rahul Gandhi
6 months ago

Statehood to J&K should have been granted before polls: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Campaigning in the Valley’s apple-growing belt, leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attempted to strike a chord with the farming community. “We want this apple to reach the United States, China and Japan,” Gandhi said amid applause from party workers, adding, “Apples from the US are brought into our country, but I want apples from Sopore to …

‘Restoring statehood most important, there’ll be an alliance,’ says Rahul Gandhi Srinagar ahead of J-K assembly polls
7 months ago

‘Restoring statehood most important, there’ll be an alliance,’ says Rahul Gandhi Srinagar ahead of J-K assembly polls

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge met with party workers in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, August 22. Gandhi, who is also the Leader of theOpposition in Lok Sabha, said that the representation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and their statehood is the most important thing in the Union Territory. As soon as we got …

J&K statehood may be restored in October: MoS Ramdas Athawale
7 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K statehood may be restored in October: MoS Ramdas Athawale

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said the Centre could restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood before October, while assembly elections may be held later the same month. Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale meets Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar Athawale, who is …

J&K Apni Party demands Statehood ahead of Assembly election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Apni Party demands Statehood ahead of Assembly election

The Hindu  

A street protest was held by the leaders and supporters of the J&K Apni Party in Srinagar on Tuesday to press for the restoration of Statehood ahead of the forthcoming Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, which became a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In the past, JKAP leaders engaged with the top leadership of …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
1 year ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood
1 year, 6 months ago

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Hindu  

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is quite disappointing. Four years after the State’s status was downgraded to that of a Union Territory, all that the Union government can say about it now is that the status as a Union Territory is temporary and that …

G20 Meet In Kashmir Done And Dusted. Time Now For Elections And Statehood Before 2024
1 year, 10 months ago

G20 Meet In Kashmir Done And Dusted. Time Now For Elections And Statehood Before 2024

ABP News  

Despite significant security challenges and a boycott by Beijing, New Delhi showed the world that it has genuinely settled the insurgency issue in Kashmir, by holding the 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G20 on May 22-24 in capital Srinagar. Without Elections, Kashmir Will Continue To Burn Recently, in a media interview, Home Minister Amit Shah said the statehood …

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad
1 year, 10 months ago

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the time has come for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who launched his new political party, Democratic Progressive Azad Party, last year after breaking ties with the Congress, spoke about the initiatives his party will launch if they are elected to power. Ghulam …

Restoration of statehood, democratic process important first steps in J&K: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Restoration of statehood, democratic process important first steps in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the restoration of statehood and democratic process is a very important step in Jammu and Kashmir as he avoided a question on whether his party would be part of an Opposition alliance in the union territory. Mr. Gandhi said he has come to Jammu and Kashmir with an open heart and open arms …

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?

The Quint  

Nowhere has Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the Congress party hit a nerve as much as in J&K—the veteran leader’s home turf. Veering away from what is known to be a five-decade-long association, Azad who resigned from all posts within the party on 26 August is all set to venture into his new political ambitions in the form of an …

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s return keeps J&K parties on their toes
2 years, 6 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s return keeps J&K parties on their toes

The Hindu  

A day after former Congress leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that he would launch a new party soon, local political players on Saturday were on the edge as the decision could change the electoral calculus in the Union Territory. So far, the BJP and the Peoples Democratic Party have maintained silence over Mr. Azad’s …

J&K Polls After Delimitation Exercise, Statehood To Be Restored Post Elections: Amit Shah
2 years, 11 months ago

J&K Polls After Delimitation Exercise, Statehood To Be Restored Post Elections: Amit Shah

ABP News  

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held immediately after the delimitation exercise and after consultation with political parties. While responding to concerns raised by the members on Kashmir during the discussion on the Delhi Municipal Corporation Bill, Shah in the Lok Sabha said, “We have no interest in …

Restoring governance and normalcy in J&K
3 years, 7 months ago

Restoring governance and normalcy in J&K

Hindustan Times  

In Jammu and Kashmir, on August 5, the second anniversary of the effective abrogation of Article 370, nothing of the kind that separatists were expecting happened. On a recent visit to the Valley, two weeks before the August 5 anniversary, I met a man who was trembling on his numb legs and moving with the help of a stick. “Suddenly …

Article 370 can’t be restored till doomsday, says J&K BJP chief
3 years, 9 months ago

Article 370 can’t be restored till doomsday, says J&K BJP chief

India TV News  

Some leaders are still dreaming about the restoration of Article 370 which is "next to impossible", Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina said Saturday, advising political parties to leave the chapter behind and take part in assembly polls whenever they are held. Article 370 cannot be restored till doomsday, says BJP J&K chief "Some leaders are still dreaming about …

Restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before elections and delimitation, says Omar Abdullah; key points
3 years, 9 months ago

Restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before elections and delimitation, says Omar Abdullah; key points

Firstpost  

The Central Government had clearly stated after the all-party meeting with Jammu and Kashmir leaders that it wants the delimitation exercise and elections to be held before the restoration of J&K’s statehood Days after the high-stakes all-party meeting between the Central Government and leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, former chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah demanded the restoration …

From release of J&K prisoners to development and restoration of statehood, 10 key points discussed at PM's all-party meet
3 years, 9 months ago

From release of J&K prisoners to development and restoration of statehood, 10 key points discussed at PM's all-party meet

Firstpost  

The meeting was seen as a crucial step towards the return of elected representatives and the holding of Assembly elections followed by the eventual restoration of statehood Leaders from Jammu and Kashmir’s political mainstream met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Central ministers today in New Delhi, in a first of its kind meeting since the abrogation of the special …

From elections, statehood to delimitation: Who said what at PM's all-party meeting with J&K leaders
3 years, 9 months ago

From elections, statehood to delimitation: Who said what at PM's all-party meeting with J&K leaders

Firstpost  

While the Centre focussed on development and Jammu and Kashmir getting its own elected government, all leaders from J&K demanded full-fledged statehood for the region On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in the high-stakes talks with parties from Jammu and Kashmir in the National Capital in the first major outreach by the Centre since the region lost its special …

J&K parties may seek statehood, restoration of Article 370 at meeting with PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

J&K parties may seek statehood, restoration of Article 370 at meeting with PM Modi

India Today  

At the meeting with PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Gupkar Alliance leaders are likely to demand the restoration of Article 370 and 35A that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also statehood of the now bifurcated Union Territories. Similarly, the People's Conference is also going to seek restoration of the pre-August 5 status of Jammu and Kashmir …

Assembly polls in J&K soon after delimitation, statehood on cards | 5 takeways from PM's all-party meet
3 years, 9 months ago

Assembly polls in J&K soon after delimitation, statehood on cards | 5 takeways from PM's all-party meet

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured leaders from Jammu and Kashmir that the central government is in favour of holding assembly elections in J&K and also restore its statehood once the delimitation exercise is over. The prime minister reportedly said the government wants the exercise to get completed at the earliest so that future steps towards holding assembly elections …

Modi Govt’s Decision to Restore Statehood to J&K Could Offer its People Much-needed Release
3 years, 9 months ago

Modi Govt’s Decision to Restore Statehood to J&K Could Offer its People Much-needed Release

News 18  

On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked the special status granted to the state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. CNN-News 18 broke the news on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be discussing the restoration of J&K’s statehood when he meets mainstream political parties from the region on June 24. Although the People’s …

Grant full statehood, conduct elections in J&K: Randeep Singh Surjewala
3 years, 9 months ago

Grant full statehood, conduct elections in J&K: Randeep Singh Surjewala

India TV News  

Ahead of Prime Minister's meeting with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Sunday said that restoring full statehood and conduct of elections is a way forward to restore democracy. Addressing a press conference here, Randeep Singh Surjewala, the party general secretary, said, "Let me draw your attention towards the Congress working committee resolution on August 6, 2019 whereby …

J&K's statehood will restored at an appropriate time, says HM Amit Shah
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K's statehood will restored at an appropriate time, says HM Amit Shah

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be given statehood “at an appropriate time” once development of the erstwhile state was put on the track. Speaking at the Lok Sabha on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that dilution of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is not unconstitutional as claimed …

Govt should restore statehood in J&K, repeal farm laws: Ghulam Nabi Azad
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt should restore statehood in J&K, repeal farm laws: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Hindustan Times  

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said the government should bring a bill to restore statehood in Jammu and Kashmir and repeal the farm laws that a section of farmers are agitating against. He went on to pay tributes to the soldiers who live in treacherous weather conditions to serve the …

Never heard Vajpayee talk about bifurcation of J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
4 years, 1 month ago

Never heard Vajpayee talk about bifurcation of J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha

India Today  

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday asked the government to restore statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and hold Assembly elections. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Azad said no development was taking place in J&K while tourism and education had been hit hard following the revocation of special status under Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two …

Restoring J&K's Special Status Will be Political Hara-kiri for Union Territory: BJP Leader
4 years, 7 months ago

Restoring J&K's Special Status Will be Political Hara-kiri for Union Territory: BJP Leader

News 18  

Asserting that the nation and the national interests are always supreme, a senior Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader on Thursday said restoring the Union Territory's statehood or special status will trigger a chain reaction adversely affecting the socio-political scenario of the Union Territory. It will have a chain reaction," said Ashwani Chrungoo, in-charge of the J&K BJP's department of political …

Making J&K a UT Was Humiliation, Won't Contest Assembly Polls Till Statehood Restored: Omar
4 years, 8 months ago

Making J&K a UT Was Humiliation, Won't Contest Assembly Polls Till Statehood Restored: Omar

News 18  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has vowed not to contest any Assembly elections till J&K remains a union territory as he hit out at the Narendra Modi government for the complete dilution of the “indispensable” Article 370 of the Constitution. “If the reason for carving out a separate Union Territory for Ladakh was …

Will strive for J&K Statehood: Congress leaders Ambika Soni, Ghulam Nabi Azad
5 years, 2 months ago

Will strive for J&K Statehood: Congress leaders Ambika Soni, Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Hindu  

Top Congress leaders, party general secretary in-charge J&K Affairs Ambika Soni and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and former J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, said on Friday that they will strive for Statehood, protection of rights over land and jobs in J&K. The leaders, who held a meeting of party leaders in Jammu, called for the immediate …

A visionary gamble, or a serious misstep in J&K?
5 years, 7 months ago

A visionary gamble, or a serious misstep in J&K?

Deccan Chronicle  

The announcement earlier this week by Union home minister Amit Shah about the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution of India, and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories, left most of the world surprised and Pakistan stunned. The second point about the Centre’s control ushering in “good governance” is debatable, given the quality …

Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir will be restored, says Prime Minister Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir will be restored, says Prime Minister Modi

The Hindu  

Two days after both Houses of Parliament cleared the reading down of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a televised address to the nation on Thursday said it was a historic move and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh. …

J&K to become state again when the time is right, says Amit Shah
5 years, 7 months ago

J&K to become state again when the time is right, says Amit Shah

India Today  

Home Minister Amit Shah assured the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the government will reinstate the region's statehood when the situation goes back to normal. "Several MPs have asked how long will J&K remain a Union Territory- I want to assure them when the situation gets normal and the right time comes, we are ready to make J&K a …

Congress will dash expectations of political analysts: Azad
10 years, 4 months ago

Congress will dash expectations of political analysts: Azad

India TV News  

Jammu: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad today congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their “huge participation” in the first phase of Assembly elections and said his party's performance will dash expectations of political analysts. “The trend of the first phase reinforces the fact that people of the state crave for speedy, equitable and balanced development of the …

Congress banished hopelessness in J-K: Ghulam Nabi Azad
10 years, 4 months ago

Congress banished hopelessness in J-K: Ghulam Nabi Azad

India TV News  

Jammu: Recalling his tenure as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2006-08, Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad today wooed voters, saying hist government had replaced the “hopelessness” in the state with all-round development, and promised to do so again, if voted to power. “Congress-led coalition from 2006-08 banished the cult of ‘hopelessness' and ‘stagnation' from the state and replaced …

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