On October 29, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will discuss seven selected Private Members’ Resolutions amid its autumn session. A total of 55 resolutions were submitted by legislators, from which officials selected these seven resolutions for discussion. The variety of topics reflects pressing issues affecting the region.
According to official sources, the largest representation comes from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with three resolutions. The National Conference (NC) submitted two, while the Congress and an Independent legislator submitted one resolution each. This diverse representation underscores the collaborative political landscape within the assembly.
Two of the approved resolutions specifically address relief, rehabilitation, and land allotment for families impacted by the recent flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. Another resolution seeks the regularization of daily wagers employed across various government departments.
BJP MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta from Udhampur West initiated a resolution that urges the government to enact immediate measures for the relief and rehabilitation of flood and landslide victims. The resolution also requests financial assistance from the Union Government through the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). “This House urges the Government to ensure adequate compensation and restoration of livelihoods to the affected families,” Gupta stated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Gupta’s proposal ranks third among the resolutions slated for discussion. Another significant contribution from the BJP comes from MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia, representing Chenani. His resolution, listed as Serial No. 7, proposes the allotment of ten marlas of land to families who lost their homesteads during the devastating flash floods of August 2025. He stressed, “This House resolves that 10 Marlas of land be allotted for the construction of residential houses and cattle sheds for affected families.”
Among the selected resolutions, a notable one from NC’s Ajaz Jan, MLA from Poonch, aims to regularize daily wagers in government services. This resolution, placed at Serial No. 6, calls for a transparent eligibility framework that considers duration of service and performance metrics.
Additionally, NC legislator Dr. Syed Bashir Ahmed Shah (Veeri) proposed creating job opportunities for youth in both the public and private sectors. He noted the importance of promoting agro-based industries for sustainable employment, a pressing requirement in the region.
Curtailing the list of resolutions, at the very top, Serial No. 1, is the proposal presented by Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat. He advocates for the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University in Srinagar. Bhat declared, “This House unanimously resolves to initiate the process of establishing the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University at Srinagar without further delay, as funds for the first phase have already been provided.”
An additional focus is on agricultural infrastructure. BJP MLA Rajeev Kumar Bhagat from Bishnah submitted a resolution listed at Serial No. 4, advocating the revitalization of irrigation systems throughout the Union Territory. The resolution emphasizes restoring canal networks to ensure reliable water supply for agricultural productivity.
Moreover, an Independent MLA representing Thannamandi in Rajouri district also submitted a resolution. His proposal concerns the enforcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, positioned as Serial No. 5. The resolution mandates compliance with Rule 49 of the J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, asserting that no contractor should be assigned projects valued under ₹3 lakh without involving Halqa Panchayats.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly convened on October 23, starting with only obituary references on its opening day. Following a brief recess from October 24 to 26, the assembly will continue its deliberations on Monday, resuming with Private Members’ Resolutions set to be discussed on Wednesday. This assembly session is poised to conclude on Friday.
Interestingly, none of the three Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLAs had their resolutions drawn for discussion in this session. This absence reflects a changing political dynamic within the assembly and raises questions about the PDP’s impact and strategy moving forward.
