LG Sinha prorogues Legislative Assembly

Jammu, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, which was adjourned sine die on April 28 after its special session in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The LG issued an order to prorogue the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him under clause (a) of Sub-section (2) of Section 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

J&K Legislative Assembly in its special session on April 28 had unanimously passed the resolution, with a voice vote, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack.

The House had unequivocally condemned the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives.

ìSuch acts of terror are a direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat, the values enshrined in our Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace, and harmony that have long characterised Jammu and Kashmir and our nation,î the House had resolved.

It had also resolved to stand in full solidarity with the victims and their families. ìWe extend our deepest condolences to those who have suffered irreparable loss and affirm our collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need,î the House had stated.