The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will discuss 14 private member resolutions during the second part of the budget session from April 7 to 9. Three of these resolutions demand the restoration of statehood, a key political issue in Jammu and Kashmir.
On April 7, National Conference MLA Qaisar Jamshaid Lone will move a resolution urging the Centre to restore statehood immediately, as promised in Parliament.
His party colleague Hilal Akbar Lone will introduce another resolution, calling on the Government of India to fulfil the Prime Minister’s commitment. Independent MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay will also present a resolution stating that the House is united in demanding statehood and urging immediate action.
Apart from statehood, other resolutions focus on infrastructure, environment, administration, and employment.
On April 7, PDP’s Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para will propose a ban on heavy machinery, such as JCBs and cranes, for sand extraction and riverbed mining. NC’s Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir will call for better healthcare in rural areas, while NC’s Ali Mohammad Sagar will demand the regularisation of Rehbar-e-Janglat (forest guides). NC’s Ali Mohammad Dar will push for corrections in land records.
On April 9, NC’s Ajaz Ahmad Jan will advocate for a separate administrative structure for the Pir Panjal region (Rajouri and Poonch), including new district offices and better resource allocation. NC’s Bashir Ahmad Veeri will seek a ban on illegal riverbed mining and stronger environmental protections. BJP’s Rajiv Jasrotia will highlight the need for tunnels at Bhora-Dhar Road and Mata Bala Sundari (Kathua) to improve connectivity. Independent MLA Rameshwar Singh will push for a public holiday extension for Kailash Kund Yatra. NC’s Sajad Shaheen will introduce a resolution for regularising 18 residential colonies in Jammu, ensuring planned development and proper civic services, while NC’s Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir will demand steps to reduce youth unemployment.
Resolutions on Article 370 were rejected because a similar resolution was passed in November 2023, and according to Assembly rules, the resolution cannot be discussed again for a year.
The draw of lots for selecting resolutions was held on March 25, with seven resolutions scheduled for discussion on April 7 and another seven on April 9.
