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Omar Abdullah moves Jammu Kashmir statehood resolution
The Indian Express··1d ago
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved an Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood. BJP MLAs led by Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma entered the well in protest. The text cites earlier House resolutions of June 26, 2000, and November 6, 2024. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the sitting for the day.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The House asked the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Omar said the new text does not replace the 2000 autonomy or 2024 special status resolutions.
- BJP rejected debate on autonomy or Article 370 and called the reference unacceptable.
What's Happening
- The resolution was moved on day four of the autumn session.
- Sharma said the 2000 autonomy resolution was rejected by the BJP and must not return.
- Omar asked for scheduled discussion time before the Speaker adjourned the House.
Earlier House Resolutions
- The June 26, 2000 autonomy resolution sought a return toward the pre-1953 constitutional position.
- On November 6, 2024, the new Assembly sought dialogue on special status, with the BJP opposing.
- Omar said the government wants full statehood, not a half state without law and order.
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