Statehood resolution a political gimmick to hide NC's governance failure: Chugh

04/10/2026

JAMMU, Oct 3: BJP National Office Prabhari and Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh on Saturday described the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's statehood resolution as a "political gimmick", alleging that the National Conference-led government was using the issue to divert attention from its governance record and unfulfilled election promises.
Chugh, who earlier served as J&K BJP Prabhari, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already committed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and questioned the need for the Assembly resolution. The Assembly had on September 28 passed a resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid protests and a walkout by BJP members.
The BJP has supported restoration of statehood while opposing references in the resolution to the region's pre-August 5, 2019 constitutional position. The resolution referred to earlier Assembly resolutions concerning autonomy and special status, which became a major point of contention during the debate.
"Omar Abdullah should stop talking about irrelevant issues and present his government's report card. People are waiting for answers on jobs, development and the promises made to them," Chugh said.
He alleged that the NC government was seeking to divert public attention from issues relating to governance and development. Chugh also criticised the Congress and National Conference, alleging that their political agenda had moved away from development.
Chugh said the BJP was working to strengthen its organisational presence across Jammu and Kashmir and claimed that infrastructure development, including roads and rail connectivity, had advanced under the Narendra Modi government.
He alleged that the present administration had failed to fully utilise Jammu and Kashmir's potential in tourism and economic development. Chugh said BJP legislators would continue to raise public issues in the Assembly and perform the role of opposition.
On the statehood issue, Chugh reiterated the BJP's position that the Union government was committed to restoring statehood and said the Assembly resolution should not be linked with demands concerning the earlier constitutional arrangement.
"Jammu and Kashmir has changed. Do not indulge in the politics of the 1990s," he said, while calling for greater focus on jobs, development and delivery of government commitments.
On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Chugh defended the exercise and criticised Congress for questioning the electoral process. He alleged that the opposition was misleading the public over the revision exercise and questioned its criticism of the Election Commission.
Chugh also congratulated Indian sportspersons on their performances at international competitions and praised the courage of an Indian pilot whose actions, he said, helped avert a major tragedy.
He said the BJP believed in development-oriented politics and would continue to raise issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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