Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Debates Article 370 Resolution
The newly elected assembly of Jammu and Kashmir began its first session on Monday. A significant event was the introduction of a resolution by PDP leader Waheed Para, representing Pulwama, opposing the revocation of Article 370 and seeking to restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move led to a heated debate in the assembly, with the BJP demanding the resolution be dismissed.
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti praised Waheed Para for his efforts, expressing her support on social media. However, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the resolution, suggesting it was merely for show and lacked genuine intent. He emphasized that if there was a real purpose, discussions should have been held with the National Conference.
The National Conference had promised the restoration of Article 370 and statehood in its election manifesto. A meeting was held by the National Conference and its allies, including Congress MLAs, to discuss the assembly session. The session will conclude on November 8, featuring the L-G’s address and tributes to former legislators.
In the last assembly election, the Congress-National Conference alliance secured 49 out of 90 seats, while the BJP won 29 seats. Omar Abdullah was sworn in as Chief Minister on September 16.
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Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It used to be a state, but now it is a Union Territory, which means it is directly governed by the central government of India.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special law in the Indian Constitution that gave Jammu and Kashmir its own set of rules and a certain level of autonomy. It was removed in 2019, which means Jammu and Kashmir now follows the same rules as the rest of India.
PDP -: PDP stands for People’s Democratic Party. It is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir that has been active in the region’s politics.
Waheed Para -: Waheed Para is a leader from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. He introduced a resolution in the assembly to oppose the removal of Article 370.
Mehbooba Mufti -: Mehbooba Mufti is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir and a leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). She supported the resolution to oppose the removal of Article 370.
Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir and a leader of the National Conference party. He criticized the resolution against the removal of Article 370 as not being important.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It has promised to work towards restoring Article 370, which was removed in 2019.
Congress-National Conference alliance -: This is a partnership between two political parties, the Indian National Congress and the National Conference, in Jammu and Kashmir. Together, they have a majority of seats in the assembly, which means they have more members than any other group.