Srinagar: The first session of the newly elected Assembly kick started on Monday with the introduction of a resolution opposing the revocation of Article 370 and restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
An uproar erupted in the Assembly when PDP (People's Democratic Party) leader Waheed Para, representing the Pulwama constituency introduced a resolution against the revocation of Article 370 and to restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
PDP Supremo Mehbooba Mufti
PDP Supremo Mehbooba Mufti lauded the PDP leader for introducing the resolution in the assembly.
Revocation of Article 370
"Proud of Waheed Parra for introducing resolution in JK Assembly opposing the revocation of Article 370 and resolve to restore the special status God bless you," Mehbooba Mufti wrote in a post on X.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
However, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the resolution was introduced merely "for the cameras" and holds no real significance. He added that if there had been a genuine intention behind the resolution, it should have been discussed with the National Conference.
Resolution has no iimportance
"We knew that preparation for this was being made by a member...The reality is that the people of JK do not approve of the decision taken on 5th August 2019. If they had approved, then the results today would have been different. How the House will reflect and discuss this will not be decided by any one member. The resolution brought today has no importance but it is only for the cameras. If there was a purpose behind it, then they would have discussed this with us before," Omar Abdullah said while addressing the Assembly.
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Notably, restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution was one of the main promises made by the National conference in its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir elections. (with Agency inputs)
