Amid mounting political tensions in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the issue of Jammu NLU Protest came to the forefront as BJP legislators disrupted proceedings, demanding the immediate establishment of a National Law University in Jammu and seeking clarity over the government’s stance on its location.
By Poonch Mirror | 27 March 2026
Jammu, March 27: Proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Friday after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest inside the House, demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu.
The protest coincided with the commencement of the second phase of the budget session. BJP members raised slogans and sought clarity from the government regarding the proposed location of the university. They argued that the Jammu region has long been deprived of premier higher educational institutions and called for an immediate decision on the matter.
Carrying placards, the lawmakers continued their protest as soon as the session began, briefly affecting the normal functioning of the Assembly.
The second phase of the budget session opened amid heightened political tensions, with opposition parties expected to press the government over a range of issues, including unfulfilled electoral promises, regional concerns, and the restoration of statehood.
Meanwhile, in a post on X, legislator Sajad Lone questioned the delay in issuing a formal notification for the proposed law university. He noted that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had assured the Assembly in October last year that the National Law University would begin functioning from 2026 at Ompora in Budgam, Kashmir.
Referring to provisions under Section 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir NLU Act, Lone asked why the notification for establishing the university at Ompora had not yet been issued.
He further stated that while the authority to establish the university rests with the Jammu and Kashmir government, opting for admissions through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted by a consortium of more than 20 law universities across India would make it unlikely for classes to commence in 2026, as the examination has already been held.
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