<h1>Chief Minister Defends Jammu & Kashmir's Union Territory Status Amid Opposition Walkout Over GST Act Amendment</h1> The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir criticized opposition members for walking out over the term 'Union Territory,' asserting that the region remains a Union Territory until Parliament restores its statehood. The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly passed a bill amending the GST Act, 2017, despite opposition from a People's Conference member who viewed it as endorsing the Union Territory status. The Chief Minister emphasized that the government is actively working to restore statehood and argued that political actions like walkouts do not aid the cause. He reiterated that all government business is conducted under the Union Territory framework.