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BJP Demands Removal of J&K Speaker Over Statehood Bill, Sparks Assembly Row
✍️ Kashmir Indepth
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for the removal of the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the assembly passed a resolution on statehood, leading to a heated confrontation among lawmakers.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the removal of the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly following the passage of a statehood resolution by the house. The resolution, which seeks to re-establish Jammu and Kashmir as a full-fledged state, was approved amid opposition from BJP members who argue that it undermines the state's special status under Article 370.
During the session, BJP legislators staged a protest, calling for the Speaker’s resignation and accusing him of bias in favor of the ruling coalition. The Speaker, who presides over the assembly, was not present during the protest, and the assembly's proceedings were disrupted by the row.
The incident has intensified political tensions in the region, with BJP leaders demanding a formal inquiry into the Speaker’s conduct and the handling of the statehood resolution. The ruling party has reiterated its stance that the resolution violates constitutional provisions and is a step towards eroding the state's autonomy.
Observers note that the dispute could lead to further legal challenges and may impact the political stability of Jammu and Kashmir as it navigates its post-Article 370 status.
The assembly is scheduled to reconvene next week to address the controversy and decide on the Speaker’s future.
During the session, BJP legislators staged a protest, calling for the Speaker’s resignation and accusing him of bias in favor of the ruling coalition. The Speaker, who presides over the assembly, was not present during the protest, and the assembly's proceedings were disrupted by the row.
The incident has intensified political tensions in the region, with BJP leaders demanding a formal inquiry into the Speaker’s conduct and the handling of the statehood resolution. The ruling party has reiterated its stance that the resolution violates constitutional provisions and is a step towards eroding the state's autonomy.
Observers note that the dispute could lead to further legal challenges and may impact the political stability of Jammu and Kashmir as it navigates its post-Article 370 status.
The assembly is scheduled to reconvene next week to address the controversy and decide on the Speaker’s future.