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Politics
J&K Assembly Pulls Salary‑Increase Bills After BJP Opposition
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly withdrew two bills proposing higher salaries and allowances for its members after objections were raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly had introduced two bills aimed at raising the salaries and allowances of its elected members. The proposals sparked criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which argued that the increase was unjustified given the region's economic challenges. Responding to the BJP's objections, the assembly voted to withdraw both bills before they could be debated further. The decision reflects ongoing political sensitivities in the union territory regarding public expenditure and governance priorities.
The move has been welcomed by opposition parties and civil society groups, who see it as a check on potential fiscal excesses. However, some legislators who supported the bills expressed disappointment, saying the withdrawal undermines the morale of elected representatives.
No further legislative action on salary revisions has been scheduled, and the assembly is expected to focus on other pending matters, including infrastructure development and public welfare initiatives.
The move has been welcomed by opposition parties and civil society groups, who see it as a check on potential fiscal excesses. However, some legislators who supported the bills expressed disappointment, saying the withdrawal undermines the morale of elected representatives.
No further legislative action on salary revisions has been scheduled, and the assembly is expected to focus on other pending matters, including infrastructure development and public welfare initiatives.