# Jammu and Kashmir statehood political unrest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jammu-and-kashmir-statehood-political-unrest > Updated: 2026-09-28T11:19:15.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Political tension in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated from street demonstrations to disruptions within the Legislative Assembly regarding the region’s constitutional status. In early September, Srinagar saw parallel protests from the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The NC demanded the immediate restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees, while the BJP marched to protest the Omar Abdullah-led government over issues such as unemployment, corruption, and rising electricity tariffs. These demonstrations led to police intervention and several detentions. By late September, the conflict moved into the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. BJP members staged a protest against a resolution to restore statehood introduced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, objecting to the specific language regarding the region’s constitutional status and a 2000 autonomy resolution. The unrest involved BJP legislators entering the ‘well’ of the House, throwing papers, and submitting a notice to remove Speaker Abdul Rahim Rathore. Despite the chaos, the Speaker maintained that the session would proceed. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: BJP members protest in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly BJP members staged a protest in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, conducting mock proceedings in the well to oppose a statehood restoration resolution and the Speaker's refusal to step down. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-members-protest-in-jammu-and-kashmir-assembly ### 2026-09-02: Srinagar sees rival NC and BJP protests amid statehood demands The National Conference and BJP held rival protests in Srinagar on Wednesday. Police halted both marches as the NC demanded statehood restoration and the BJP protested against the local government. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/srinagar-sees-protests-from-national-conference-and-bjp --- Cite as: Jammu and Kashmir statehood political unrest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jammu-and-kashmir-statehood-political-unrest