J&K Assembly Disrupted by BJP Walkout Over CM’s Remarks
The Jammu and Kashmir Setting up encountered a second day of chaos Wednesday as BJP members organized a walkout, requiring an apology from Principal Preacher Omar Abdullah for purportedly “unparliamentary” statements made Tuesday regarding the India-US trade offer’s impact on J&K horticulture.
- Trigger: CM Abdullah’s remarks recommending the trade offer, particularly zero-duty gain access to for US tree nuts and fruits, would damage regional walnut and almond growers.
- BJP’s Response: Demanding an apology and interrupting proceedings, organizing a sit-in, and elevating mottos.
- Federal government’s Position: Centimeters Abdullah briefly appeared but did not say sorry.
- Standoff: The resistance refused to permit typical business till their demands are fulfilled.
