December 12, 2023
Saugata Roy’s opposition to the introduction of The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha
Sir, under Rule 72(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, I beg to oppose the introduction of the Bill further to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Yesterday, the Supreme Court in a judgement has upheld the abrogation of Article 370 by the Government of India. Now, the main question remains when elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Court has said that elections must be held in September 2024. All I want to say is that the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill is meant to give reservation to women in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. So, unless the elections are announced by the Election Commission, there is no hurry to pass this Bill of reserving seats in the Jammu and Kashmir legislature. That is why I oppose this Bill.
