Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cautioned Ladakh’s political heads against depending solely on oral promises from the Union Government concerning constitutional protections for land ownership and job reservations. He recommended that any assurances be captured in a signed, official document.

Addressing reporters in Pulwama, Abdullah highlighted that the challenges faced by Ladakh differ from those of Jammu and Kashmir, yet offered his counsel as a friend and well‑wisher. He urged Ladakh and Kargil representatives to wait for a concrete written pledge before placing their confidence in any verbal commitments.

Drawing on Jammu and Kashmir’s own experience with the promised restoration of statehood, the chief minister noted that a verbal guarantee was made after the Assembly polls, but nearly two years have elapsed without any formal enactment. He suggested that Ladakh’s leaders could request a formally notarized document, perhaps even an affidavit, to cement the promise.

During his Pulwama visit, Abdullah also inspected a series of development initiatives underway in the district. He announced that projects worth roughly ₹100 crore have either been inaugurated or have had their foundation stones laid, encompassing new roads, schools, hospitals, bridges and a dairy‑processing hub.

Commenting on the ongoing protest by National Health Mission staff, the chief minister affirmed that striking is a democratic right but said his administration would resume talks on their grievances once the strike is withdrawn. He appealed to the employees to re‑engage in dialogue to reach a mutually acceptable solution.