The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet has recommended that the Lieutenant Governor convene the Assembly session from October 13 to 20. The meeting took place on Wednesday under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and included all ministers.
Sources revealed that the cabinet proposed the gathering in response to the necessary legislative frameworks and upcoming requirements. The brief session is set to last approximately seven days.
According to the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Assembly must meet at least once every six months. The last session concluded on April 29, creating a deadline for the upcoming gathering by October 28, ensuring compliance with the law.
The Act clearly states, “The Lieutenant Governor shall, from time to time, summon the Legislative Assembly to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.”
With the impending session, critical issues are on the agenda, primarily revolving around statehood and reservations. The previous assembly session saw three resolutions on statehood lapse due to significant disruptions led by the National Conference, marked by the rejection of an adjournment motion regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The intense discussions on reservation rights repeatedly emerged during the last assembly’s deliberations. Notably, the President of People’s Conference and MLA of Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, strongly criticized the government’s handling of reservation issues. Such discussions may carry considerable weight in the upcoming Assembly session.
Political observers expect the assembly’s autumn session to address these pressing matters and strive towards constructive dialogue and resolution. The J&K government’s responsiveness to these issues is crucial in restoring public trust and advancing legislative progress.
