Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Passes Article 370 Resolution

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed intense confrontations as debates surrounding the restoration of Article 370 escalated, marked by physical altercations and protests. The chaos began when MLA Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh displayed a banner advocating for Article 370, leading to vehement protests from BJP legislators. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary introduced a resolution calling for dialogue with the Centre to restore the region's special status, which was revoked in 2019, and despite BJP's objections, it was passed by voice vote. Critics, including Mehbooba Mufti of the PDP, argue the resolution is vague and lacks strong opposition to the 2019 revocation decision. Amidst ongoing political tensions and accusations of bias, the resolution's passage highlights the deeply divided political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.