J-K CM moves resolution for full statehood restoration in assembly; BJP MLAs protest
The nonbinding vote drew BJP protests over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution and prompted a 30-minute adjournment.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution in the legislative assembly seeking the immediate, unconditional restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory.
- The resolution's reference to a 2000 autonomy mandate prompted BJP legislators to disrupt the session, contending the assembly should avoid reviving past regional autonomy debates.
- Tensions escalated as BJP members stormed the well of the house and tore copies of the resolution, while BJP MLA R S Pathania stated, "We will not allow discussion on the issue of autonomy in the house."
- Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather repeatedly appealed for order as slogan-shouting confrontations continued between National Conference members and the opposition, forcing him to adjourn the assembly for 30 minutes.
- Abdullah defended the move, asserting the Union Government must honor previous assurances regarding statehood restoration, emphasizing that all conditions, including delimitation and assembly elections, have been fulfilled.
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Ruckus in J&K Assembly after Omar moves resolution for full statehood restoration - The Tribune
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly calling upon the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir immediately, triggering noisy protests from BJP legislators during the ongoing Autumn Session.
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