Chaos In Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Again, MLAs Face Off Over Special Status

Protests Erupt As BJP Legislators Demand Repeal Of Article 370

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned on Monday amid chaos as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition parties clashed over the issue of special status to the state.

The trouble began when BJP legislators demanded the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution, which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Opposition Parties Demand Restoration Of Autonomy

Opposition parties, including the National Conference and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), opposed the demand and demanded the restoration of autonomy to the state.

The pandemonium forced the Speaker to adjourn the House for the day.

BJP MLAs Hold Placards, Raise Slogans

BJP MLAs held placards and raised slogans against Article 370, while opposition members shouted slogans in favor of autonomy.

Chaos Continues Despite Speaker's Appeal

The Speaker appealed for calm, but his pleas went unheeded as the chaos continued for several minutes.

Security Tightened After Assembly Adjournment

Security was tightened around the Assembly complex after the adjournment as police tried to prevent any further clashes.

Governor's Rule Imposed In State

The incident comes at a time when the state is under Governor's rule after the PDP-BJP coalition government collapsed in June.

New Government Formation Still Elusive

Efforts to form a new government in the state have so far been unsuccessful.

Article 370: A Bone Of Contention

Article 370 has been a bone of contention between the BJP and opposition parties for a long time.

The BJP has been demanding its repeal, while opposition parties have been opposing any such move.

Article Grants Special Powers To State Legislature

Article 370 grants special powers to the state legislature to make laws, except for those related to defense, foreign affairs, and communications.

Article Also Restricts Purchase Of Property By Outsiders

The Article also restricts the purchase of property by outsiders in the state.

Repeal Of Article Would Require Constitutional Amendment

Any move to repeal Article 370 would require a constitutional amendment, which would need to be passed by both Houses of Parliament and ratified by at least half of the state legislatures.

BJP Has Majority In Lok Sabha, But Not In Rajya Sabha

The BJP has a majority in the Lok Sabha, but not in the Rajya Sabha, which makes it difficult for the party to push through any constitutional amendment.

Congress Opposes Any Move To Repeal Article 370

The Congress, the main opposition party, has also opposed any move to repeal Article 370.

Party Says Article Is Essential For Protecting State's Identity

The party says that the Article is essential for protecting the state's identity and its unique culture.

Repeal Of Article Would Have Far-Reaching Consequences

The repeal of Article 370 would have far-reaching consequences for Jammu and Kashmir.

It could lead to an increase in tension between the state and the central government.

Could Also Lead To Unrest In The State

It could also lead to unrest in the state, which has a history of militancy.

International Community Watching Developments Closely

The international community is also watching developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely.

Any move to repeal Article 370 could have implications for the region's security and stability.