Contentious Fund Allocation Spurs Assembly Walkout: Jammu Region's Discontent

Tensions erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly when two BJP MLAs accused the regional government of fund allocation discrimination for flood relief. The Deputy Chief Minister refuted the claims, emphasizing equal treatment. Heated exchanges underscored ongoing regional disparities and political friction in flood relief efforts.

Tensions flared in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday as two opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout. They alleged discrimination in the allocation of flood relief funds against the Jammu region.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary rebuffed these allegations, sparking heated exchanges. He stated that no funds for flood restoration had been released by the Centre during the current financial year but highlighted allocations from the State Disaster Response Fund.

Despite assurances of equal fund distribution, BJP legislators accused the government of misleading the House. The contentious debate exposed persistent political and regional divides regarding the fair allocation of flood relief resources.

(With inputs from agencies.)