The debate over 13 July 1931 and Maharaja Hari Singh in the J&K Assembly risks polarizing Jammu and Kashmir, echoing past unrest like the Amarnath land row (2008) and Burhan Wani’s killing (2016). With opposing narratives from PDP’s Waheed Para and BJP’s Sunil Sharma, tensions could escalate into another summer of agitations.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed intense protests after BJP leader Sunil Sharma referred to the July 13 martyrs as “traitors.” The controversy erupted during a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor’s address, leading to a walkout by BJP MLAs and calls for reinstating Martyrs’ Day holiday.
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PDP President Mehbooba Mufti criticizes the NC government for aligning with BJP policies in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the annulment of Article 370. She calls for the restoration of Article 370 and the reinstatement of Martyrs’ Day as a gazetted holiday.
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