CM Omar's National Law University Announcement In JK Assembly Triggers Row; BJP To File ECI Complaint
The resolution was moved by Congress legislator from Bandipora Nizammudin Bhat while initially proposing the campus be set up in Bandipora.
Published : October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM IST
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution supporting setting up of National Law University with classes expected to start from next year.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they are identifying the potential sites for the varsity and the makeshift campus may operate out of Budgam district. He said that classes may start from April 2026 as they have already reserved Rs 50 crore for it.
The private members resolution was moved in the House by the Congress legislator from Bandipora Nizammudin Bhat. Initially, he proposed the the campus be established in Bandipora district drawing a response from opposition Bharatiya Janata Party legislators.
In his response, Abdullah said that he will not fall into dispute whether it will be established in Kashmir or Jammu region. Instead he is in favour of setting up in Jammu and Kashmir.
Citing example of IIM and Central University which were approved by UPA government, he offered gratitude to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for establishing two central universities in Jammu and Kashmir against the provision.
“He did justice woth both Jammu as well as Kashmir. Now the decision for location for establishment of Law University will be decided after taking due consideration. The location will be decided at right time. I will talk to Jammu and Kashmir High Chief Justice and take forward the proposal,” the Chief Minister added.
Additionally, the resolution for employment oppurtunities to tabled by National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri was withdrawn after Deputy Chief Minister assured employment generation. Though BJP and PDP sought voting on the resolution but was withdrawn after put to voice vote.
NLU Resolution Triggers Controversy
The announcement of NLU triggered a controversy with the BJP mulling to file complaint against Abdullah for violating Model code of conduct.
The leader of opposition in the House Sunil Sharma termed Abdullah's announcement of starting classes from Budgam's Ompora as a violation of MCC. The Budgam constituency is set for bypolls on November 11 as the seat fell vacant after Abdullah retained his family Ganderbal constituency.
"The chief minister's announcement on the floor of the Assembly amounts to violation of MCC. He gave assurance of starting classes from Ompora Budgam. He should resign on moral ground for this mistake," Sharma said outside the Assembly complex.
He said that the BJP will file a complaint with Election Commission of India if the chief minister does not step down.
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