Pandemonium in J&K Assembly over SASCI; BJP walks out alleging unfairness

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was disrupted on Monday, February 9, 2026, during a discussion on the budget. PDP leader Waheed Ur Rehman Para accused the government of pushing the UT into a debt trap with the SASCI scheme, prompting a heated exchange with the National Conference. The BJP also staged a walkout, alleging inadequate time for their members to speak. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary countered the allegations, while Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister, defended the government's financial assistance framework and its efforts to address social issues.