Surinder Sharma
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution seeking the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The discussion on the resolution witnessed strong protests from the Opposition, leading to heated exchanges in the House.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced the resolution, which stated that the Assembly urges the Government of India to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest. It also resolved that the resolution be forwarded to the Government of India.
When the resolution was put to vote, BJP legislators walked out of the Assembly. The resolution was subsequently passed by the House.
After the scheduled business for the day was completed, the Speaker adjourned the proceedings of the Assembly until Tuesday.
