Srinagar, March 4 -- The Opposition criticised Omar Abdullah-led government, saying important issues were "ignored" and there was no mention of Article 370 in the budget address of lieutenant governor. The CM, however, said the resolution on Article 370 was passed in the first session of assembly held in Srinagar in October and it stills stands.

PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra said, "Vital issues related to J&K were neglected. There was no mention of Article 370. There was no mention of J&K prisoners, July 13 Martyrs' Day, FIRs against youth, property attachments and unjust terminations. This government came with a huge mandate still they are observing complete silence on important issues," he told reporters outside the assembly.

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