Archive · 21 Sep 2026
BJP, Government Clash as Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Opens
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began its autumn session with arguments between the BJP and the ruling alliance.
BJP lawmakers protested about electricity prices, workers’ jobs and National Health Mission employees.
They also questioned whether government jobs were being outsourced instead of given to local young people.
The ruling alliance responded by demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
It also criticized the Central Government.
Both sides shouted slogans and displayed placards.
The Speaker asked lawmakers to return to their seats and let the Assembly work.
Because the disruptions continued, the Assembly was adjourned and is due to meet again on Tuesday.
BJP legislators protested over electricity tariffs, National Health Mission employees and daily-wage workers.
The ruling alliance countered with demands to restore statehood and criticism of the Central Government.
BJP members questioned the outsourcing of government jobs and its impact on local unemployed youth.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings for political gain.
Repeated protests and interruptions led Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to adjourn the House for the day.
- Who
- BJP legislators, the National Conference-led government, its Congress and CPI(M) allies, and Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather.
- What
- The opening session was disrupted by protests and arguments over employment, outsourcing, electricity tariffs, workers’ issues and restoration of statehood.
- When
- The session opened on Monday; the Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday morning.
- Where
- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
- Why
- The BJP sought action on employment and public-service concerns, while the ruling alliance demanded restoration of statehood and criticized the Central Government.
Ruling Alliance
BJP Opposition
Assembly priorities
Ruling Alliance
The ruling alliance focused on restoration of statehood and criticism of the Central Government’s treatment of Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP Opposition
The BJP focused on electricity charges, workers’ welfare, National Health Mission employees, employment and outsourcing.
Outsourcing of government jobs
Ruling Alliance
The government said it was prepared to answer questions on public issues and governance, and accused the BJP of preventing debate through disruptions.
BJP Opposition
The BJP alleged that outsourcing was diverting opportunities from local unemployed youth and demanded details about outsourced posts and agencies.
Conduct in the House
Ruling Alliance
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said the BJP was disrupting proceedings for political gain and urged attention to legislative business.
BJP Opposition
BJP legislators used slogans and placards to press what they described as urgent public concerns, despite repeated appeals from the Speaker.
- Session
- Autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
- Main BJP concerns
- Electricity tariffs, National Health Mission employees, daily-wage workers and outsourcing of government jobs
- Ruling alliance demand
- Restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
- Question Hour issue
- The BJP sought details on outsourced government posts, agencies and selection criteria
- Speaker
- Abdul Rahim Rather
- Government response
- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accused the BJP of deliberately disrupting proceedings
- Outcome
- The House was adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions