Chaos in J&K Assembly Over PDP MLA's Resolution to Restore Article 370, BJP Protests

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:35am on 04 Nov 2024,Monday Politics

The first session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in six years descended into chaos as PDP MLA Waheed Para submitted a resolution calling for the restoration of Article 370, challenging the union territory’s 2019 status change. All 28 BJP MLAs opposed the resolution, sparking noisy protests and demands for Para's suspension. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dismissed the resolution as unimportant, while PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti praised Para for his stand. The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, said the resolution would be examined when formally received. The session underscored the ongoing political tensions surrounding Kashmir's special status.

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