Omar Abdullah’s resolution on Statehood set for debate in J&K assembly; 6 NC MLAs move amendments to include Article 370, 35A

As the resolution on Statehood brought by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to be discussed in the assembly on Monday (September 28, 2026), six National Conference (NC) legislators moved amendments and called for the inclusion of Article 370 and 35A in the resolution, which has already gained the support of non-allies like Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and J&K Peoples Conference (JKPC).

NC MLAs who have moved amendments for the resolution included Javid Hassan Baig, Tanvir Sadiq, Ajaz Ahmed Jan, Hilal Akbar Lone, Altaf Ahmad Wani and Choudhary Mohammad Akram. These MLAs have sought insertion of lines that mentions restoration of Article 370 and 35A along with Statehood.