Srinagar : In a dramatic turn of events, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has been engulfed in chaos for the third consecutive day as tensions rise over a contentious resolution regarding the special status of the state. Following a series of tumultuous exchanges, over half of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members were forcibly escorted out of the Assembly hall by marshals, prompting the remaining BJP MLAs to convene a counter assembly outside. The unrest has been focused on a resolution that seeks to address the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, a topic that has long stirred debate and division among political factions.
During Friday’s proceedings, as the Legislative Assembly session resumed, BJP MLAs vocally declared that "Pakistan's agenda will not work," before being met with resistance from the Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, who ordered their removal. BJP, which holds 28 seats in the 88-member Assembly, has been vocal in its opposition to the special status resolution. The party's leaders have condemned the actions of the National Conference, claiming that it has effectively seized control of the Assembly proceedings. BJP MLA Balwantsinh Mankotia expressed his frustration, stating, "The National Conference members have almost taken control of the House. We will not allow that to happen. This party has created a constitutional crisis and violated the rules."
Following their removal, BJP MLAs regrouped outside the Assembly hall, branding the resolution to revoke special status as "illegal and unconstitutional." The ongoing conflict represents not only a political struggle but also a profound societal rift over Jammu and Kashmir's identity and governance. As the standoff continues, the future of the special status resolution remains uncertain, with both sides entrenched in their positions. The escalating tensions in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly highlight the challenges ahead in navigating the complex political landscape of the region.
