Kashmir assembly calls for restoration of special status revoked by Modi in 2019

The Kashmir assembly recently passed a resolution demanding the restoration of the region’s special status, which was revoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, Arab News reported yesterday.

This resolution, supported by all parties except for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calls for dialogue with the Indian government to restore constitutional guarantees that protect the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The move comes after the region’s first local elections in a decade, where the National Conference, led by Omar Abdullah, won and formed a government. The assembly’s resolution emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the rights of the local population, reflecting a broader desire for autonomy and statehood.