Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar said on the proposal of restoration of special status – Assembly has done its work

By News Update On Nov 7, 2024

Srinagar: After the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution demanding talks between the Center and the elected representatives to restore the special status of the erstwhile state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the Assembly has done its job.

Please note that the proposal also expressed concern over the “unilateral removal” of special status. However, it was passed without any debate. The Speaker of the Assembly passed this proposal by voice vote amidst noise. After this, Abdullah told reporters outside the Assembly complex, “The Assembly has done its work.” That's all I will say.”

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Let us tell you that today i.e. on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution amidst uproar in which the Center has been demanded to hold talks with the elected representatives to restore the special status of the erstwhile state. As soon as the assembly proceedings began, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary presented a proposal to restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which was canceled by the Center on August 5, 2019.

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Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary had demanded the resolution, LoP Sunil Sharma had objected to it. pic.twitter.com/2W5q12old0
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“This Assembly reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees that protect the identity, culture and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and expresses concern over their unilateral removal,” the resolution moved by Deputy Chief Minister Chaudhary said. Does.”

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The resolution also said, “This Assembly emphasizes that any process of restoration must keep in mind national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” BJP members, including opposition leader Sunil Sharma, opposed the motion, saying it was not part of the agenda of the House. (with agency input)