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J&K CM moves resolution for full Statehood restoration in assembly; BJP MLAs protest

J&K CM Omar Abdullah seeks immediate full statehood restoration; BJP protests autonomy debate in Assembly amid political tension.

The BJP legislators objected to the dicussion on autonomy of J&K in the Assembly and created ruckus

Updated - September 25, 2026 12:15 pm IST

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, September 25, 2026, moved a resolution on the immediate restoration of full Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. File | Photo Credit: Imran Nissar

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday (September 25, 2026) moved a resolution on the immediate restoration of full Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

“In addition to the resolutions passed by this House on 26 June 2000 and 6 November 2024, the House calls upon the Government of India for full Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and resolves that this Resolution be forwarded to the Government of India,” the resolution reads.

​Fulfil the promise: On restoring Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir

The NC-led government headed by Farooq Abdullah had passed a resolution on June 26, 2000 for restoration of greater autonomy as existed before August 9, 1953.

J&K CM moves resolution for full Statehood restoration in assembly; BJP MLAs protest

On November 6, 2024, the house passed a resolution seeking the restoration of special status.

Meanwhile, the BJP legislators objected to the dicussion on autonomy of J&K in the Assembly and created ruckus.

VIDEO | Srinagar: J&K CM Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) tables resolution in assembly for urgent restoration of full statehood; śays "Modi promise" still pending.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/DGpR30zJXs— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 25, 2026

Published - September 25, 2026 12:10 pm IST

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