The newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s first session in six years erupted in chaos on Monday, as PDP MLA Wahid Parra introduced an unexpected resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370, which was revoked in August 2019. BJP members opposed the motion, seeking Parra’s suspension, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Speaker Rahim Rather handled the dispute.

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PDP MLA Wahid Parra pushed for Article 370’s restoration, causing uproar.
BJP opposed Parra’s motion, demanding his suspension.
Speaker Rahim Rather clarified the resolution wasn’t yet accepted.
Omar Abdullah, CM, said PDP’s move lacked purpose and only sought attention.
Article 370 revocation in 2019 ended J&K’s special privileges and split the state.
NC-Congress alliance recently won majority in October 8 election.
Abdullah termed seeking restoration from BJP “foolish” but maintained NC’s stance.
NC passed a resolution for J&K statehood restoration, targeting achievable goals.
Omar Abdullah met Home Minister Amit Shah, gaining support for statehood.
Abdullah aims for constructive relations with the Centre, focusing on development.