Srinagar – In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the restoration of Article 370, which previously granted special autonomy to the region.
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According to Kashmir Uzma, the resolution, presented by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary, was passed with a majority vote on Wednesday, the third day of the Assembly session.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, when asked about the development, remarked, “The Assembly has done its job; that’s all I’ll say on this matter.” His response indicates a focus on letting the legislative process speak for itself without further commentary.
However, the decision sparked strong opposition from BJP leaders within the Assembly, who staged a protest, calling the resolution an “anti-national agenda.” They stated, “We reject this resolution, as it is against the interests of India.
