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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes statehood restoration resolution
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the urgent restoration of full statehood to the region. The motion, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeks to urge the Government of India to return the territory to its former status.
The proceedings were marked by intense political friction. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged walkouts, protests, and mock proceedings, objecting to the resolution's references to previous Assembly decisions regarding autonomy and Article 370. BJP leaders stated they are willing to debate statehood but will oppose any discussion involving the 2000 autonomy resolution or the pre-1953 constitutional position.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the resolution, asserting that the demand is a constitutional necessity and that the Centre should provide a specific timeline for the transition. He also cautioned against linking statehood to the security situation, arguing that such conditions would effectively place the decision in the hands of external actors.
In a separate development, the BJP moved a notice seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging that the rules of the House were violated during the passage of the resolution. The Speaker noted that the notice would be subject to standard procedural listing for a future vote.
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Abdul Rahim Rather · Amit Shah · Bharatiya Janata Party · Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly · National Conference · Omar Abdullah · Sunil Sharma
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The BJP moved a notice seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. tennews.in · www.nationalheraldindia.com
- [DISPUTED] Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated the resolution seeks a vote solely on the restoration of statehood and does not require a vote on Article 370 or autonomy. www.newindianexpress.com · thekashmirimages.com · tennews.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The BJP is willing to debate the restoration of statehood but will oppose any discussion involving Article 370 or the 2000 autonomy resolution. tennews.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [DISPUTED] The BJP opposes references to the pre-1953 constitutional position and the 2000 autonomy resolution in the statehood proposal. tennews.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Assembly previously passed a resolution on June 26, 2000, seeking greater autonomy as it existed before August 9, 1953. www.newindianexpress.com · thefederal.com · www.orissapost.com · www.news18.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the urgent restoration of full statehood. thefederal.com · www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.orissapost.com · www.news18.com · tennews.in · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] BJP legislators staged a walkout and protested the proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. thefederal.com · www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.orissapost.com · www.news18.com · tennews.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned the Centre regarding the specific timeline for restoring statehood. thekashmirimages.com