India, Feb. 7 -- The Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed heated exchanges over the issue of special status of the erstwhile state, with legislators of the ruling National Conference and the Bharatiya Janata Party trading sharp arguments during the Budget discussion.

NC MLA Javaid Hussain Baig said that Article 370, Article 35-A, the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and the J&K flag together constitute what is referred to as the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma interrupted the speech, asserting that the term "special status" does not exist in the Constitution of India. "If the word special status exists in the Constitution of India, I am ready to face any punishment you hand over to me....