The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as lawmakers clashed over the contentious issue of Article 370, which granted special status to the region. The uproar began when People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Fayaz Mir unveiled a banner demanding the restoration of Article 370, igniting tensions between party lines.

In a heated exchange, BJP MLAs and Fayaz Mir engaged in a physical altercation, with People’s Conference MLA Sajjad Lone also joining the fray. As the chaos unfolded, BJP members shouted slogans against the PDP, escalating the confrontational atmosphere within the assembly.

The situation intensified when several BJP legislators attempted to storm the well of the house in protest against the placard displayed by Mir. In response, assembly marshals intervened on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, forcibly removing at least ten BJP MLAs from the chamber. AIP MLA Sheikh Khurshid was also marshalled out during the commotion.

Following the removal of their colleagues, the remaining BJP MLAs staged a walkout in protest, leaving the assembly proceedings in disarray. Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather instructed the marshals to prevent any further disruptions, but the uproar continued as members exchanged heated remarks.

This incident marks the third consecutive day of turmoil in the J-K assembly over the issues surrounding Article 370 and Article 35A. The ongoing tensions reflect deep political divisions in the region, as various parties grapple with the implications of these constitutional provisions.