Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir assembly over apology and statehood

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly saw heated debate after a BJP lawmaker refused to apologize for remarks made in the Pir Panjal region. The National Conference party, led by Omar Abdullah, urged the BJP to focus on restoring the region's statehood instead of other issues.

Separately, the BJP rejected the National Conference's call for a return of special status under Article 370. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the Jan Vishwas Bill in the assembly, a move the PDP party criticized as breaking ranks with the INDIA political bloc.