Parliament passed Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- J&K Reorganisation Bill modifies the 2019 Act, increasing total legislative assembly seats from 83 to 90.
- The Bill reserves seven seats for Scheduled Castes, nine for Scheduled Tribes, and allows nomination of two members from Kashmiri migrant community.
- J&K Reservation Bill amends the J&K Reservation Act, replacing “weak and underprivileged classes” with “other backward classes.”
- Home Minister Amit Shah asserted Supreme Court’s validation of Article 370 abrogation, stating it curbed separatism and terrorism.
Q: According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, who can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor to the Legislative Assembly?
a. Residents with long-term political experience
b. Up to two members from the Kashmiri migrant community
c. Any Indian citizen residing in Jammu and Kashmir
d. Members of recognized political parties only
Ans : b. Up to two members from the Kashmiri migrant community
