Srinagar, March 25 -- As Omar Abdullah tabled Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Services (Amendment) Act-2025 in the House, Lone stood up and objected to the legislation.

"It would be an endorsement of conversion of Jammu & Kashmir into a UT. I wouldn't be part of this sin," Lone said angrily and walked out.

PDP's Waheed-ur-Rehman Para also expressed reservation over the bill.

In the amendments proposed by NC-led government in the GST law, the words "Government of Jammu & Kashmir" has been replaced with "Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir"

After Lone walked out, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it is a reality that Jammu & Kashmir is a Union Territory.

Later, the bill was passed with voice-vote with NC, Congress and their...