<h1>Senior Congress MLA Urges United Effort to Restore Jammu & Kashmir Statehood; Criticizes Past Budgets, Calls for Economic Growth</h1> A senior Congress MLA has called for a united stance on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing it as a right for its citizens rather than a privilege for political entities. He praised the newly presented budget as a significant step forward, highlighting its focus on economic growth, social welfare, and sustainability. The MLA stressed the importance of leveraging tourism and technology for economic development and criticized past budget allocations that prioritized security over health and education. He also called for a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for Kashmiri Pandits and refugees, urging political unity for the region's stability.