BJP MLAs Disrupt J&K Assembly with Protests Demanding National Law University for Jammu

JAMMU, MAR 27: The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session opened to high-voltage drama on Friday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a spirited protest inside the House.

The BJP MLAs are demanding the immediate establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu, seeking categorical clarity from the government regarding the proposed location of the premier institution.

Raising slogans and brandishing placards as proceedings commenced, the opposition lawmakers accused the administration of historically depriving the Jammu region of top-tier educational infrastructure.

The disruption briefly halted normal legislative business, setting a contentious tone for the remainder of the session. BJP leaders emphasized that the demand for an NLU is a long-standing regional grievance that requires an urgent policy decision to ensure academic parity.

This protest marks the beginning of a challenging period for the treasury benches, as opposition parties appear poised to corner the government on various fronts, including unfulfilled poll promises, regional development disparities, and the ongoing debate over the restoration of statehood.

According to official schedules, the second leg of this session is slated to continue through March and April, featuring a total of nine sittings—four in March and five in April.

With the assembly functioning under a cloud of persistent protests, observers expect heated debates over the coming weeks as the government attempts to navigate its legislative agenda amid intensified scrutiny from the opposition.