J&K Assembly session begins with renewed demand for statehood restoration
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session opened with significant disruption as the ruling alliance and opposition BJP clashed over the restoration of statehood. The session was marked by protests and slogans, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the region.
Why it matters
The restoration of statehood is a central political issue in J&K, impacting the region's governance and democratic process.
The issue of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood emerged on the first day of the autumn session of the Union Territory Assembly on Monday (September 21, 2026), as the ruling alliance pressed for its immediate restoration. After the assembly observed obituary references for three late ministers, the opposition BJP targeted the government by raising slogans on various public issues.
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged BJP MLAs to take their seats to proceed with the legislative agenda. However, the BJP members, holding placards, persisted with their slogans, creating a chaotic atmosphere.
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Amidst the din, members of the ruling alliance, which includes the National Conference (NC) , Congress , and CPI(M) , stood to demand the immediate restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
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