APRIL 24: This move comes amid a crucial period for the region, with several legislative and administrative matters requiring urgent attention. The Cabinet’s decision underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that democratic processes are actively upheld and that pressing issues are deliberated upon in a formal legislative forum.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing the council, emphasized the importance of engaging the elected representatives of the people in meaningful discussion on matters of public interest. He reiterated that the legislative assembly is a vital platform for policy debate, public accountability, and transparent governance.
According to official sources, the upcoming session is expected to address a range of significant topics, including regional development projects, public welfare initiatives, law and order reviews, and possibly matters related to electoral preparations and administrative reforms. The final agenda, however, will be determined closer to the date of the session.
The Cabinet’s decision to formally advise the Lieutenant Governor reflects the constitutional procedure for summoning an assembly session, reinforcing the role of the executive and legislature in tandem. The Lieutenant Governor is now expected to issue the official notification following this recommendation.
The move has been welcomed by political observers who view it as a step toward reinvigorating the legislative process in the Union Territory. It also marks an important moment in the post-reorganization phase of Jammu and Kashmir’s governance, where the role of the legislative assembly continues to evolve.
This special session, once approved, will be a key event in the region’s political calendar, aimed at fostering robust dialogue and responsive governance.
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