Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Sajad Lone Proposes Amicable Divorce for Jammu and Kashmir
Sajad Lone, a politician from Jammu and Kashmir, suggested that the two regions should separate peacefully.
He said this because people in Jammu have been opposing some developments in Kashmir, like setting up a law university.
Lone thinks that Kashmiris are tired of this and want to have their own way.
He also said that Kashmir should connect directly with the rest of India, without any middlemen who might say bad things about Kashmiris.
However, Jugal Kishore Sharma from the BJP said that the BJP wants to restore statehood to the entire Jammu and Kashmir, not create a separate state for Jammu.
He said that the BJP is focused on development and political stability in the region.
Sajad Lone proposed an amicable divorce between Jammu and Kashmir regions due to recurring development disputes.
He criticized Jammu's opposition to the establishment of a Law University in Kashmir, calling it 'lunacy' and accusing Jammu of selective courage.
Lone argued for direct integration of Kashmir with the rest of India without intermediaries, criticizing narratives that portray Kashmiris as outsiders or terrorists.
BJP MP Jugal Kishore Sharma rejected separate statehood for Jammu, insisting on the restoration of statehood to the entire Jammu and Kashmir.
Jugal Kishore emphasized the BJP's commitment to development projects and political stability in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that the party seeks peace and democratic rights for the region.
- Who
- Sajad Gani Lone, a prominent politician from Jammu and Kashmir, and Jugal Kishore Sharma, a BJP MP
- What
- Proposed an amicable divorce between Jammu and Kashmir regions, while Jugal Kishore dismissed separate statehood demands
- When
- On Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- Due to growing tensions and Jammu's opposition to Kashmir's development initiatives, and to clarify the BJP's stance on statehood
Separation Advocates
Unity Advocates
Regional Division
Separation Advocates
Sajad Lone supports an amicable divorce between Jammu and Kashmir due to recurring development disputes and Jammu's opposition to Kashmir-centric initiatives.
Unity Advocates
Jugal Kishore Sharma of the BJP rejects separate statehood for Jammu, insisting on the restoration of statehood to the entire Jammu and Kashmir.
Development Initiatives
Separation Advocates
Lone criticizes Jammu's opposition to the establishment of a Law University in Kashmir, calling it 'lunacy' and accusing Jammu of selective courage.
Unity Advocates
Jugal Kishore emphasizes the BJP's commitment to development projects and political stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
Integration with India
Separation Advocates
Lone argues for direct integration of Kashmir with the rest of India without intermediaries, criticizing narratives that portray Kashmiris as outsiders or terrorists.
Unity Advocates
Jugal Kishore stresses the BJP's position on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as promised by the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister.
- Proponent
- Sajad Gani Lone
- Position
- Peoples Conference president and legislator
- Opponent
- Jugal Kishore Sharma
- Opponent Position
- BJP MP and senior leader
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Issue
- Regional division and development
- Controversy
- Jammu's opposition to Kashmir's development initiatives
- BJP Stance
- Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
