NLU for Jammu, harassment of Kashmiris echo in Assembly

Srinagar : The demand for setting up the National Law University in Jammu echoed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, with BJP MLAs staging protests over the issue.

As soon as Question Hour began, as per news agency BJP MLAs stood up and protested, demanding a Law University for Jammu.

“The students are on the streets in Jammu seeking a National Law University; there is anguish among the people. We are not against setting up the Law University, but you should also establish one in Jammu,” said Slathia.

Slathia was supported by other BJP MLAs, who carried placards in support of the demand.

Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat questioned the BJP for carrying placards in the House, saying it violated the decorum of the Assembly.

Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Lone scoffed at the BJP MLAs, pointing out that the NLU is a state university and not a central university.

“It has a mere budget of Rs 50 crore,” Lone remarked.

Separately, the issue of harassment of Kashmiris was also raised in the House by NC MLA Mubarak Gul and PDP’s Waheed Parra—(KNO)