Protests erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after BJP's Sunil Sharma called the July 13 martyrs "traitors," leading to a BJP walkout.

July 13 Protesters Were Arsonists, Not Martyrs: BJPโ€™s Sunil Sharma

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed intense protests after BJP leader Sunil Sharma referred to the July 13 martyrs as โ€œtraitors.โ€ The controversy erupted during a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governorโ€™s address, leading to a walkout by BJP MLAs and calls for reinstating Martyrsโ€™ Day holiday.

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