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J&K Assembly disrupted as NC protests withdrawal of MLA salary hike bill
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly proceedings were briefly disrupted on Wednesday as opposition members raised objections to the government's decision to withdraw a contentious bill that would have increased legislators' salaries. National Conference legislators led the protest immediately after the House convened.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a brief spell of disruption as National Conference (NC) MLA Altaf Kaloo from Pahalgam flagged the withdrawal of the salary enhancement bill at the start of proceedings. The move prompted immediate objections from opposition benches, signalling discontent over the government's decision to pull back the legislation.
The bill, which had sought to raise the emoluments of Members of Legislative Assembly, became a focal point of controversy within the House. The withdrawal appeared to have caught opposition members off guard, with Kaloo raising the matter as soon as the day's session commenced.
Details regarding the government's rationale for withdrawing the bill remain unclear at this stage. The incident underscores ongoing tensions within the assembly over matters affecting legislators' compensation and allowances.
The disruption was resolved as proceedings continued, though the episode highlighted the sensitivity surrounding financial benefits for assembly members in the union territory.