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A political row broke out in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly over the issue of public holidays honoring historical figures. The dispute centered on holidays dedicated to Maharaja Hari Singh and Sheikh Abdullah, two prominent figures in J&K's history. Members of the Peoples Democratic Party joined the uproar, demanding the reinstatement of July 13 as a public holiday, traditionally observed as Martyrs' Day in the former state. The holiday had previously been discontinued following changes to J&K's status. The debate reflects ongoing tensions over how the region commemorates its political and historical legacy.