Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- J&K Assembly Monsoon Session Day 4 saw intense political exchanges as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking the urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. The reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution triggered strong protests from BJP members, leading to disruption in the House.
The day also saw Congress MLAs protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, while Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma said the BJP was ready for a debate on statehood but not on Article 370 or the 2000 autonomy resolution.
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