The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is scheduled to hold its first five-day session starting November 4. The Assembly Secretariat has released a provisional schedule outlining the agenda for the session.
On the opening day, the Assembly will elect the Speaker, followed by an address from the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, which will mark the beginning of the session.
This inaugural session, the first for the newly elected Assembly in a decade, represents a significant moment for the Union Territory’s legislative process and is expected to include a series of important discussions.
According to the Assembly Secretariat, the session's calendar encompasses a variety of key ceremonial and legislative activities.
On November 4, the session will begin with the election of the Speaker, a vital procedural step for establishing the Assembly’s leadership structure. After this, the Lieutenant Governor's address will set the tone for discussions in the upcoming days, likely covering policy priorities and governance issues relevant to the region.
The following day will focus on obituary references for former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who have passed away since the last session of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. This will provide members with an opportunity to pay their respects and honour the contributions of these leaders.
The next two days are reserved for an in-depth discussion on the Motion of Thanks regarding the LG's address. This Motion allows members to debate the points raised in the address, share their perspectives on the outlined policies and priorities, and bring forward issues that they believe should be addressed by the administration.
On the final day, the discussion on the Motion of Thanks will continue, with members expected to conclude their remarks. The LG's administration is anticipated to provide a formal reply, addressing the concerns raised during discussions and elaborating on its plans moving forward.
The session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is expected to set the groundwork for future legislative discussions and establish the tone for engagement between the members and the administration.