Tensions Escalate in J-K Over Daily Wagers' Strike Amid Water Crisis

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appeals to striking daily wage workers to end their protests causing a water crisis. Tensions rose in the J-K Assembly as BJP MLAs walked out over the issue. Abdullah forms a committee to address workers' grievances, urging dialogue.

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged striking daily wage workers to cease their protests, which have incited a water crisis in the Union territory. He emphasized the need for dialogue with a designated government panel to address their grievances.

The situation sparked tension in the J-K Assembly as BJP MLAs staged a walkout after a prolonged altercation over the issue. The treasury and opposition benches exchanged accusations, highlighting dissatisfaction with how the government has managed the crisis.

Omar Abdullah reiterated the government's commitment to solving the problem by establishing a committee. He implored workers to end the strike and engage with the committee, which is set to present its recommendations in six months. Meanwhile, the assembly proceedings were disrupted, with ongoing verbal clashes and a subsequent walkout by BJP legislators.

(With inputs from agencies.)