Asif Iqbal Naik
click for Schedule of upcoming J&K Legislative Assembly Session
Jammu, January 12: The 5th Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will commence from February 2, 2026, with the Lieutenant Governor’s Address on the opening day at Jammu. The Provisional Calendar issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat lays out an extensive legislative and budgetary agenda, including discussion on the LG’s Address, presentation of the Budget for 2026–27, Demands for Grants, and other government and private members’ business.
Following the Lieutenant Governor’s Address on February 2, the House will take up the Motion of Thanks, which will be discussed over several sittings beginning February 3 and concluding with the government’s reply. This discussion is expected to outline the policy priorities and governance roadmap of the Union Territory.
A major highlight of the session will be the presentation of the Annual Financial Statement of Expenditure (Budget) for the financial year 2026–27 along with the Supplementary Statement of Expenditure for 2025–26, scheduled to be tabled in the House on February 9, 2026. The budget presentation will be followed by a General Discussion on the Budget, which will continue on February 9, 11, and 12, with the government replying to the debate on the final day.
The Assembly will thereafter take up Demands for Grants from February 13 onwards, with detailed discussions on departmental allocations and expenditure proposals continuing across multiple sittings till February 19, barring holidays and off days. The budgetary exercise will culminate with the passage of Appropriation Bills in the subsequent phase of the session.
The calendar also provides for Government Business, Private Members’ Bills, and Private Members’ Resolutions, ensuring legislative participation beyond budget-related matters.
Importantly, the Assembly proceedings will witness a scheduled recess during the holy month of Ramzan, in keeping with religious observances. The session will resume after Eid-ul-Fitr, following which the remaining legislative and financial business, including pending bills and resolutions, will be taken up as per the calendar.
The Legislative Assembly Secretariat has directed wide circulation of the provisional calendar among Hon’ble Members, government departments, and constitutional authorities, and its publication through print, electronic, and digital media for public awareness.
The forthcoming session is expected to be crucial, as it will determine the financial roadmap, development priorities, and legislative direction of Jammu and Kashmir for the coming year.
