<h1>Omar Abdullah Prepares for Jammu and Kashmir's First Budget Session in Seven Years, Focuses on Statehood and Public Aspirations.</h1> Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting with alliance partners in Jammu ahead of the first budget session in Jammu and Kashmir in seven years. The 40-day session, starting March 3, marks the first budget presentation by the current government since it assumed power in October. Previously, budgets were passed by the parliament due to the absence of a legislative assembly. Discussions focused on ensuring a smooth session and addressing public expectations. The restoration of statehood remains a key issue, with calls for the central government to fulfill its promises. The budget aims to reflect public aspirations and lay the groundwork for future governance.