Transformative Bills Introduced in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced two significant bills in the Legislative Assembly. The bills aim to decriminalize offenses, enhance trust-based governance, and eliminate discrimination against persons with leprosy. The legislation seeks to rationalize laws and promote equal treatment and ease of doing business.
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On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah proposed two pivotal bills in the Legislative Assembly. These bills, the Jan Vishwas and an anti-discrimination bill, focus on cultivating trust-based governance and eradicating discrimination, particularly against individuals affected by leprosy.
The first bill aims to amend several existing laws to decriminalize and rationalize offenses, thereby fostering trust and making it easier to live and conduct business within the Union Territory.
The second bill, the Jammu and Kashmir Eliminating Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy Bill, 2026, intends to revise current enactments, eradicate segregation and unequal treatment, and ensure compliance with the Union Territory's commitments through affirmative measures.
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