Idrees Falahi
JAMMU, FEB 03: A political controversy erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session after BJP legislators staged a protest demanding the establishment of a National Law University in Jammu.
BJP MLAs entered the House holding an old map of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, raising slogans and pressing their demand for a Law University for the region. The protest disrupted proceedings and immediately drew sharp reactions from the ruling coalition.
The National Conference and Congress leaders strongly criticized the BJP, accusing it of lacking clarity on Jammu and Kashmir’s current geopolitical and constitutional status. They mocked BJP lawmakers for using an outdated map during an official Assembly session.
NC and Congress leaders pointed out that the same BJP leaders have repeatedly demanded a separate Jammu state, and alleged that their actions reflect confusion and poor understanding of the region’s political and geographical realities.
“This is political theatrics, not serious policy discussion,” leaders from the ruling alliance said, questioning the timing of the protest during the Budget Session, which is meant to focus on governance and public welfare.
The ruling parties further accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from key budgetary debates by resorting to symbolic protests inside the House.
Meanwhile, BJP legislators maintained that Jammu has long been denied a National Law University and reiterated that the demand is based on regional aspirations and educational needs.
With the Budget Session underway, the episode has added to political tensions in the Assembly, setting the stage for more confrontations in the days ahead.
