Jammu, Feb 05: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday adopted the Motion of Thanks on the Lieutenant Governor’s address, delivered on February 2 in the Legislative Assembly.
The Motion of Thanks was moved by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie and seconded by MLA Dr. Rameshwar Singh.
Leader of Opposition in the House, Sunil Kumar Sharma, while participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks, said that it is the collective duty of all members to work for the progress and development of people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that people have high expectations from the government and these aspirations must be respected and addressed sincerely.
Participating in the discussion, Legislator Engineer Khursheed Ahmed appreciated the government’s development works across various sectors. He also urged the government to allocate five marlas of land to flood victims.
Legislator, Mir Saifullah, while speaking on Motion, highlighted various achievements of the Government.
Legislator, Rajiv Jasrotia in his speech raised various issues of public importance. He also raised issue of daily wagers and compensation to the families of flood victims, besides fund allocation to the Legislators.
Participating in the debate, Legislator, Sajjad Gani Lone raised issues concerning the youth. He spoke about wide range of issues including reservation and unemployment, saying that youth of J&K are suffering due to unemployment and reservation.
Speaking on the Motion of Thanks, Legislator, Nazir Ahmad khan( Gurezi) highlighted various initiatives of government which led to development of Jammu and Kashmir. He remarked that people of Jammu and Kashmir have given lot of sacrifices for the sake and sovereignty of the country.
Legislator, Shabir Ahmad Kullay in his address, urged the government to allocate more funds to horticulture sector in budget. He also asked for snow clearance from the roads in higher region of his constituency.
While participating in the debate, Legislator, Pawan kumar Gupta raised the issues of unemployment and timely filling up of vacant post in government departments. He urged the government to set up two skill development centres besides revising the minimum wages of the daily wagers and contractual employees.
Speaking in support of Motion, Legislator Tanvir Sadiq said that the present government has amplified the developmental activities across Jammu and Kashmir, including in his constituency. He also appreciated the government for restoration of Darbar Move, adding that this step has boosted economic activities in Jammu city. He asserted that no discrimination was made in allocation of funds provided to the Legislators.
Participating in the debate, Legislator, Tariq Hamed Karra urged the government for rationalisation of reservation for the benefit of youth.
Legislator, Khurshed Ahmed Sheikh raised the issue of cabinet expansion. He also highlighted the long pending demand for compassionate appointments, urging the government to take concrete steps to provide relief to the deserving families.
Legislators Balwant Singh Mankotia and Sajad Gani Lone had moved amendments on the Motion of Thanks. The amendments were put to voting and both amendments were defeated through voice vote.
Legislator Muhammad Yousuf Rather (Tarigami) withdrew the amendment after assurance by the Chief Minister.
Later, the Motion was adopted through voice vote.
