By Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, September 25, moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. The move triggered strong protests from BJP legislators and led to major disruption inside the House.
What Does the Resolution Say?
The resolution calls upon the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. It also refers to earlier Assembly resolutions passed in June 2000 and November 2024.
Omar Abdullah said the people of Jammu & Kashmir had been promised a three-step process involving delimitation, elections and restoration of statehood. According to his statement in the Assembly, delimitation and elections have already taken place and the remaining step is restoration of statehood.
Why Did BJP Members Protest?
BJP legislators objected particularly to the reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution in the new resolution. BJP members said they would not allow a discussion on autonomy and protested inside the House.
The protest escalated, with BJP MLAs tearing copies of the resolution and entering the well of the House. Heated exchanges followed between ruling National Conference members and opposition legislators, resulting in the Assembly being adjourned.
Political Significance
The statehood issue remains a major political subject in Jammu & Kashmir following the region’s transition from a state to a Union Territory in 2019.
The latest resolution represents the J&K government’s formal effort inside the elected Assembly to reiterate its demand for restoration of full statehood. The BJP’s opposition to the wording shows the disagreement between the ruling National Conference-led government and the BJP over references to earlier autonomy-related resolutions.
What Happens Next?
The resolution is now part of the Assembly’s proceedings and could lead to further political debate between the ruling alliance and Opposition.
The Assembly’s proceedings were disrupted on Friday following the confrontation over the resolution.
Conclusion
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly witnessed a major political confrontation on September 25 after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking full statehood for J&K. The BJP opposed references to the earlier autonomy resolution, resulting in protests and disruption of proceedings. The development puts the restoration of statehood back at the centre of political debate in the Union Territory.
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