Jammu Tawi, March 26 -- The replacement of words "Government of Jammu & Kashmir" with "Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir" in the State Goods & Services Tax law sparked protests by the Kashmir based opposition legislators in the Assembly on Tuesday, with Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone staging a walkout from the House.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, slammed Sajad Lone for the walkout and added that Jammu & Kashmir would remain a Union Territory until the Parliament restores statehood.
As soon as Omar Abdullah tabled Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act 2025 for consideration and passage in the House, Lone stood up and expressed objection to it.
"We are ratifying Union Territory status of J&K th...