The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet recommended on Wednesday that the Legislative Assembly convene for its autumn session from October 13 to 20, aimed at addressing pressing issues concerning statehood and reservation.<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired the cabinet meeting that began in the morning and included all ministers. This session will follow the provisions set forth in the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019, which mandates timely assemblies to ensure governance continuity.<\/p>\n
Sources confirm that the upcoming session will likely last for seven days, covering significant legislative matters. According to the Reorganisation Act, there must not be a gap longer than six months between Assembly sessions to uphold democratic processes.<\/p>\n
The last sitting of the previous session occurred on April 29, and under the lapsed assembly structure, this next session must occur by October 28. As such, the assembly must meet before this date to maintain compliance with legal requirements.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Lieutenant Governor shall summon the Legislative Assembly as deemed fit, ensuring no more than six months elapse between the last meeting of one session and the first of the next,\u201d notes the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019.<\/p>\n
This autumn session is expected to bring to the forefront a range of critical topics, particularly the issues surrounding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, which remain a focal point of concern for many residents.<\/p>\n
The previous Assembly session saw significant disruptions, particularly regarding statehood resolutions that lapsed due to challenges introduced by the National Conference party. The legislators’ inability to advance an adjournment motion related to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, exemplified the contentious atmosphere within the Assembly.<\/p>\n
In addition, discussions on reservation policies also recurred prominently, aligning with public interests and concerns raised by constituents. Sajad Gani Lone, the president of the People\u2019s Conference and MLA from Handwara, has been vocal in critiquing the government on these matters, suggesting that forthcoming debates within the Assembly could provide a much-needed platform for unresolved issues.<\/p>\n
As the assembly prepares for its autumn session, many residents and observers keenly await how significant legislative concerns will be addressed, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing demand for restored statehood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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