22/09/2026
Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Monday as BJP legislators staged a protest inside the House over the recent power tariff hike, demands of National Health Mission (NHM) employees and regularisation of daily wagers, as the autumn session began.
The BJP MLAs staged a sit-in in front of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and raised slogans over the issues, seeking action on the demands of NHM employees and opposing the electricity tariff increase.
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an average 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, with the revised rates coming into effect from September 1.
Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma said the session provided an opportunity to raise issues concerning the people and expressed hope that the proceedings would focus on public welfare.
The seven-day session, scheduled from September 21 to 30, is expected to take up issues including employment, reservatio...