The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday urging the central government to restore the region's statehood. The move, championed by the ruling National Conference-led government, seeks to return the powers that were altered following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. The resolution was introduced amid a highly charged atmosphere within the legislative chamber.

Proceedings were interrupted by members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who staged a walkout and entered the well of the house. The opposition lawmakers voiced strong opposition to the current government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. BJP members demanded the resignation of the government and called for the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging bias in the conduct of the assembly session.

While the resolution passed, the political divide remains sharp. The ruling coalition views the restoration of statehood as a vital step toward restoring democratic autonomy, while the BJP opposition characterizes the current administration's actions as disruptive and politically motivated. The walkout by the BJP effectively signaled their refusal to participate in the legislative process regarding this specific motion, leaving the assembly to proceed without the primary opposition party's input. The central government in New Delhi has not yet issued a formal response to the assembly's resolution, leaving the future status of the region's statehood in a state of political uncertainty.