Uproar in J&K Assembly

J&K Assembly Erupts in Chaos as Statehood Resolution Passed; Four MLAs Marshalled Out

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed unprecedented uproar during the discussion and passage of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. Four BJP and Congress MLAs were marshalled out amid sloganeering and protests, while BJP members objected to references to autonomy and the pre-1953 situation. The resolution was passed after heated proceedings, with the BJP later walking out of the House. Sep 28, 2026
Ruckus mars proceedings in J&K Assembly as NC, BJP members clash with each other

J&K Assembly Erupts Over Sheikh Abdullah, Maharaja Hari Singh Holiday Row

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and suggested reconsidering the holiday marking Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary. The demand triggered strong protests and sloganeering by BJP legislators, with the Speaker intervening to restore order. Sep 22, 2026
BJP

NC-BJP Showdown Rocks Srinagar as Rival Camps Take to Streets

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets. Sep 2, 2026
Partition

Partition Wounds Remain Unhealed, J&K LG Sinha Calls for Unity, Harmony and National Resolve

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat Aug 14, 2026
LG Manoj Sinha

Terror Ecosystem Dismantled, Equal Rights Restored After Article 370 Abrogation, Says J&K LG

Marking the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the terror ecosystem has been dismantled to a large extent, discriminatory laws have been removed, and equal rights restored. He handed over appointment letters to 37 next of kin of civilians killed by terrorists, reaffirming the government's commitment to justice, peace, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. Aug 5, 2026
Mehbooba Mufti

At Jantar Mantar Protest, Mehbooba Mufti Links Students' Movement to Article 370

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti joined protesting students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, backing their demands while reviving the debate over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A. Calling the August 5, 2019 decision unconstitutional, she accused the Centre of undermining democracy, demanded the resignation of the minister concerned, and said India's youth would play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution. Jul 23, 2026