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Farooq Abdullah Criticizes BJP Over Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Resolution
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Core Event: Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution
On September 28, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Government of India to “immediately and urgently” restore full statehood to the Union Territory. The text cites earlier resolutions passed on 26 June 2000 (greater autonomy) and the scheduled 6 November 2024 resolution (special status). The BJP described the measure as “unconstitutional” and labeled it a “black agenda.”
Background & Context
The demand for restored statehood has been a central plank of the National Conference (NC) since the 2019 abrogation of Article 370. The 26 June 2000 resolution sought to reinstate the autonomy that existed before 9 August 1953, while the forthcoming 6 November 2024 resolution aims to regain the former special status. The Assembly’s autumn session, held from 21 September to 30 September, also debated employment, reservation, regularisation of workers, and power tariffs.
Official Statements & Responses
Abdullah dismissed the opposition’s criticism as a healthy part of legislative scrutiny.
BJP Opposition
The BJP, reacting to the resolution, called it “unconstitutional” and a “black agenda.” Party representatives accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of suppressing opposition voices and staged protests across the region to contest the NC-led government’s push for statehood.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The BJP has long wanted to enslave the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is nothing new.” — Farooq Abdullah, president
- “The very purpose of the Assembly session is to hold discussions, bring the government's errors to light, and have the government respond to them. Targeting the Chief Minister is part of this process. Whoever holds this office has to face these things.” — Farooq Abdullah, president