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J&K Assembly Approves Statehood Resolution with Autonomy Clauses as BJP Walks Out
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution calling for statehood, incorporating autonomy references, while members of the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a walkout during the session.
On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly approved a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood for the region, with explicit references to maintaining a degree of autonomy within the federal structure. The resolution, drafted by the ruling coalition, outlines safeguards for local governance and cultural preservation.
The passage of the resolution followed a heated debate, with opposition parties urging for a comprehensive dialogue on the region’s future. Despite the resolution’s passage, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose to walk out of the session, citing procedural irregularities and a lack of consensus on key issues.
BJP leaders expressed concerns that the resolution did not adequately address security and administrative concerns, and they demanded a more inclusive approach before any formal decision could be taken. The walkout drew criticism from the assembly’s speaker, who called for unity in the decision‑making process.
The resolution’s approval marks a significant step in the political discourse surrounding Jammu and Kashmir’s status. Analysts suggest that the next phase will involve negotiations between the central government and state representatives to finalize the terms of statehood and autonomy.
The passage of the resolution followed a heated debate, with opposition parties urging for a comprehensive dialogue on the region’s future. Despite the resolution’s passage, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose to walk out of the session, citing procedural irregularities and a lack of consensus on key issues.
BJP leaders expressed concerns that the resolution did not adequately address security and administrative concerns, and they demanded a more inclusive approach before any formal decision could be taken. The walkout drew criticism from the assembly’s speaker, who called for unity in the decision‑making process.
The resolution’s approval marks a significant step in the political discourse surrounding Jammu and Kashmir’s status. Analysts suggest that the next phase will involve negotiations between the central government and state representatives to finalize the terms of statehood and autonomy.