The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed fresh disruption as BJP legislators moved a formal motion seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, deepening a week-long confrontation over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s resolution demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ruckus-in-j-k-assembly-over-statehood-resolution-bjp-leaders-enter-well-of-house-1790315956936">Ruckus in J&amp;K Assembly over statehood resolution</a>&nbsp;As the autumn session resumed, BJP members led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma entered the Well of the House and raised slogans against the Omar Abdullah-led government. The opposition objected to the statehood resolution moved by the Chief Minister last week, particularly its reference to the Assembly’s June 26, 2000 resolution on autonomy, which had called for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s pre-1953 constitutional position.&nbsp;BJP MLAs repeatedly raised slogans of “Kursi Chhodo, Kursi Chhodo — Speaker Sahab, Kursi Chhodo,” accusing Rather of not giving the opposition adequate opportunity to place its objections on record. During the commotion, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania informed the Speaker that the party had submitted a formal notice seeking his removal, alleging bias in the conduct of House proceedings.&nbsp;The latest confrontation follows Friday’s stormy sitting, when Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking the “immediate and urgent” restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution referred to two earlier Assembly resolutions, dated June 26, 2000 and November 6, 2024, as part of the context for the demand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-slams-pak-at-unsc-india-flags-brutal-violence-in-pakistan-occupied-jammu-kashmir-1790398217218">India slams Pak at UNSC: India flags brutal violence in Pakistan-occupied J&amp;K</a>&nbsp;Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather repeatedly urged the protesting members to return to their seats and warned that “gundagardi nahi chalegi” (hooliganism will not be allowed), while indicating that disciplinary action could follow if the disruption continued. The move to seek the Speaker’s removal has added another layer to the confrontation between the BJP and the treasury benches.&nbsp;The autumn session, which has already seen protests over power tariffs, demands raised by NHM employees and the duration of the session, has now been overshadowed by the escalating political confrontation over the statehood resolution and the Speaker’s conduct of proceedings.The BJP leaders have been sitting and protesting inside the well of the house while the house functioning is continuing.

The J&K Assembly witnessed fresh disruption as BJP MLAs moved a motion seeking Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s removal amid a row over Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking restoration of full statehood. BJP members protested in the Well, while the Speaker warned against disruption.

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed fresh disruption as BJP legislators moved a formal motion seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, deepening a week-long confrontation over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s resolution demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Ruckus in J&K Assembly over statehood resolution As the autumn session resumed, BJP members led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma entered the Well of the House and raised slogans against the Omar Abdullah-led government. The opposition objected to the statehood resolution moved by the Chief Minister last week, particularly its reference to the Assembly’s June 26, 2000 resolution on autonomy, which had called for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s pre-1953 constitutional position. BJP MLAs repeatedly raised slogans of “Kursi Chhodo, Kursi Chhodo — Speaker Sahab, Kursi Chhodo,” accusing Rather of not giving the opposition adequate opportunity to place its objections on record. During the commotion, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania informed the Speaker that the party had submitted a formal notice seeking his removal, alleging bias in the conduct of House proceedings. The latest confrontation follows Friday’s stormy sitting, when Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking the “immediate and urgent” restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution referred to two earlier Assembly resolutions, dated June 26, 2000 and November 6, 2024, as part of the context for the demand. Also Read: India slams Pak at UNSC: India flags brutal violence in Pakistan-occupied J&K Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather repeatedly urged the protesting members to return to their seats and warned that “gundagardi nahi chalegi” (hooliganism will not be allowed), while indicating that disciplinary action could follow if the disruption continued. The move to seek the Speaker’s removal has added another layer to the confrontation between the BJP and the treasury benches. The autumn session, which has already seen protests over power tariffs, demands raised by NHM employees and the duration of the session, has now been overshadowed by the escalating political confrontation over the statehood resolution and the Speaker’s conduct of proceedings. The BJP leaders have been sitting and protesting inside the well of the house while the house functioning is continuing.

The J&amp;K Assembly witnessed fresh disruption as BJP MLAs moved a motion seeking Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s removal amid a row over Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking restoration of full statehood. BJP members protested in the Well, while the Speaker warned against disruption.

BJP moves to remove Speaker as J&K Assembly ruckus escalates over statehood resolution

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), led by party president Farooq Abdullah, on Monday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the demonstration as party leaders urged the Union Government to fulfil its commitment to restore statehood following the Assembly elections.&nbsp;Addressing the media, Omar Abdullah accused the Centre of forcing the party to take its campaign to the national capital after repeated appeals over the past two years failed to yield results.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-13-dead-as-heavy-rain-triggers-flash-floods-landslides-across-jammu-and-kashmir-1784527165661">At least 13 dead as heavy rain triggers flash floods, landslides across Jammu and Kashmir</a>&nbsp;"The Centre government pushed us to come to Delhi and protest in the national capital. For the last two years, we have continuously reminded the Centre of its promises. We are only asking that the commitments made in Parliament and before the Supreme Court be honoured. This party stands by its agenda. In the very first Assembly session, we passed a resolution on Jammu and Kashmir's special status and our constitutional rights. We will not abandon those issues. Today's protest is to remind the Central Government of its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and thereafter to implement the resolution passed by the Assembly," Omar Abdullah said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bjp-accuses-j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-of-internationalising-the-kashmir-issue-for-narrow-political-gains-1784048252176">BJP accuses J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah of internationalising the Kashmir issue for narrow political gains</a>&nbsp;The Chief Minister reiterated that while the National Conference remains committed to seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional rights, the immediate focus of the protest was the restoration of full statehood.&nbsp;Meanwhile, National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah also addressed protesters after arriving at Jantar Mantar. Expressing support for the youth participating in the demonstration, he called on the Union Government to respond to their demands.&nbsp;"These children are the future of India. They are demanding their rights, and we stand with them. The Government of India should pay attention to their concerns. At the same time, it should also address the issues of Ladakh. Sonam Wangchuk should be released from the hospital," Farooq Abdullah said.&nbsp;The protest comes amid continued demands by the National Conference for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, which was revoked when the erstwhile state was reorganised into two Union Territories in August 2019. The Centre has repeatedly stated that statehood will be restored at an appropriate time following the completion of the democratic process.

Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah led a National Conference protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Omar accused the Centre of delaying its promise, while Farooq urged the government to address Ladakh's concerns and release Sonam Wangchuk.

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), led by party president Farooq Abdullah, on Monday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the demonstration as party leaders urged the Union Government to fulfil its commitment to restore statehood following the Assembly elections. Addressing the media, Omar Abdullah accused the Centre of forcing the party to take its campaign to the national capital after repeated appeals over the past two years failed to yield results. Also Read: At least 13 dead as heavy rain triggers flash floods, landslides across Jammu and Kashmir "The Centre government pushed us to come to Delhi and protest in the national capital. For the last two years, we have continuously reminded the Centre of its promises. We are only asking that the commitments made in Parliament and before the Supreme Court be honoured. This party stands by its agenda. In the very first Assembly session, we passed a resolution on Jammu and Kashmir's special status and our constitutional rights. We will not abandon those issues. Today's protest is to remind the Central Government of its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and thereafter to implement the resolution passed by the Assembly," Omar Abdullah said. Also Read: BJP accuses J&K CM Omar Abdullah of internationalising the Kashmir issue for narrow political gains The Chief Minister reiterated that while the National Conference remains committed to seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional rights, the immediate focus of the protest was the restoration of full statehood. Meanwhile, National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah also addressed protesters after arriving at Jantar Mantar. Expressing support for the youth participating in the demonstration, he called on the Union Government to respond to their demands. "These children are the future of India. They are demanding their rights, and we stand with them. The Government of India should pay attention to their concerns. At the same time, it should also address the issues of Ladakh. Sonam Wangchuk should be released from the hospital," Farooq Abdullah said. The protest comes amid continued demands by the National Conference for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, which was revoked when the erstwhile state was reorganised into two Union Territories in August 2019. The Centre has repeatedly stated that statehood will be restored at an appropriate time following the completion of the democratic process.

Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah led a National Conference protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Omar accused the Centre of delaying its promise, while Farooq urged the government to address Ladakh's concerns and release Sonam Wangchuk.

Omar Abdullah's NC stages protest in Delhi, demands restoration of J&K statehood

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced plans to launch a door-to-door signature campaign advocating for the restoration of J&K’s statehood.


CM Omar Abdullah Promises Door-to-Door Signature Campaign for J&K Statehood