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The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Resolution to restore autonomy is a non-binding resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in November 2024. Introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference-led government under Omar Abdullah, and supported by several mainstream political parties, including the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party, it sought the restoration of partial autonomy granted under Article 370, which was revoked by the government of India in August 2019.[1][2][3]
The resolution, raised by JKNC candidate Mr. Surinder Kumar Choudhary, states:[4]
1. That this Legislative Assembly reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees, which safeguarded the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses concern over their unilateral removal.
2. This Assembly calls upon the Government of India to initiate dialogue with elected representatives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the restoration of special status, constitutional guarantees, and to work out constitutional mechanisms for restoring these provisions.
3. This Assembly emphasizes that any process for restoration must safeguard both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Voting
[edit]The resolution, which was put to a voice vote, passed. Members of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP), Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference, Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party, and several independent candidates unambiguously supported the resolution at first but later, after its passing some called it "half-hearted."[5]
Condemnation
[edit]The 29 MLAs of the BJP reportedly tore the copies of the Resolution and threw them into the Well of the House.
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Future
[edit]The resolution, which passed in the assembly,[7] but technically due to Jammu and Kashmir being a union territory still requires the approval of incumbent Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha.[8]
See also
[edit]- 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election
- Article 370
- Article 35A of the Constitution of India
- Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
- Instrument of Accession (Jammu and Kashmir)
- Kashmir conflict
- Part XXI of the Constitution of India
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kashmir assembly passes resolution asking India to restore special status". Al Jazeera. 6 Nov 2024. Retrieved 19 Nov 2024.
- ^ "As J&K Assembly Roars for Resolution, Can Restoring Article 370 Heal the Region?". The Wire. 17 Nov 2024. Retrieved 19 Nov 2024.
- ^ "Constitution of India (English version) Article-19 from Page 40 (last 6 lines) to Page 42 (11th line)" (PDF).
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat Srinagar/Jammu Page-3" (PDF).
- ^ Gillani, Syed Shadab Ali (2024-11-16). "Kashmir: The Assembly's 2024 Resolution". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat Srinagar/Jammu Page-5 Line-4-5" (PDF).
- ^ "Despite BJP opposition, J&K Assembly passes resolution for restoration of special status". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Kashmir legislature passes resolution asking India to restore its partial autonomy". AP News. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-17.