BJP Halts J&K Assembly Session to Dodge Statehood Queries, Says Congress Leader

During a recent sitting of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) interrupted the proceedings when opposition legislators attempted to raise the issue of full statehood for the region. The disruption was reported by Congress leader Mir, who claimed the ruling party aimed to avoid any debate that could pressure the centre on the status of the state.

According to Mir, BJP legislators used procedural tactics and vocal protests to stall the discussion, preventing the opposition from moving a motion or asking questions related to statehood. The incident has heightened tensions between the centre‑led government and regional parties that continue to demand full state status for Jammu and Kashmir.

The assembly’s speaker later adjourned the session, citing a breakdown of order. Political analysts note that such confrontations reflect the broader contest over the region’s constitutional position following the 2019 reorganisation, and they warn that continued deadlock could impede governance in the state.