J&K Opposition Leader meets Home Minister after statehood resolution

The Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir held discussions with the Union Home Minister on Tuesday, a day after the Chief Minister's introduction of a statehood resolution in the legislative assembly. The meeting comes amid political tension over the resolution, which is expected to be taken up for discussion on September 28.

The Chief Minister's statehood resolution is seen by opposition parties as a significant political move, though the exact details of the opposition leader's meeting with the Home Minister remain undisclosed. The resolution seeks to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, which was downgraded to union territory status in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370.

The BJP has already made its position clear, rejecting the statehood resolution and characterizing it as an attempt to revive the 2000 autonomy resolution that was previously shelved. Party sources have indicated that the resolution lacks the necessary support to advance in Parliament, where legislative changes of this nature would require approval.

The political development underscores the ongoing debate within Jammu and Kashmir regarding the territory's constitutional status. While some sections advocate for the restoration of statehood, others have raised questions about the timing and implications of such a move. The coming discussion in the legislative assembly is expected to bring these divergent positions into sharper focus.