"Don't Need BJP Certificate": Omar Abdullah Moves J&K Statehood Resolution
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood, sparking intense protests from BJP members. The resolution references historical autonomy demands, leading to significant disruption in the assembly.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions regarding the constitutional status and governance of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. This led to a major pandemonium and a scuffle in the house as BJP members tore the copies of the resolution.The contentious point in the resolution was Omar Abdullah's reference to earlier resolutions passed by the J&K assembly including the passage of the J&K autonomy resolution in 2000.The BJP members stormed the well of the house and started shouting slogans and tore the copies of the resolution.
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