<p>Srinagar: Intense scenes unfolded in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/nia-raids-underway-in-jammu-kashmir-as-crackdown-on-terror-network-continues-3941096">Jammu and Kashmir</a> Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the government rejected a Private Members’ Bill aimed at regularising more than one lakh daily wage workers, casual labourers and temporary staff across government departments.</p><p>The proposal, introduced by opposition PDP MLA Waheed Parra, was met with opposition from Treasury Bench members and ultimately failed on a voice vote, triggering protests and a walkout by the opposition. </p><p>The bill sought to provide job security, statutory benefits and regular employment status to daily wagers who have, in many cases, devoted decades of their lives serving the public sector without permanent posts, pensions or social security.</p><p>Parra, who highlighted the issue, described the legislation as a necessary step towards recognising the contributions of workers who have upheld essential services despite precarious employment conditions. </p><p>The PDP MLA and his party colleagues staged a protest walkout from the House after the rejection, underscoring their deep frustration with the government’s stance.</p><p>Parra told DH that the legislation was not merely a policy proposal but reflected the hopes of families whose breadwinners have worked tirelessly with the expectation of dignity, stability and a secure future. </p><p>In defending the government position, Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/unjust-and-illegal-war-imposed-on-iran-omar-abdullah-asks-pm-modi-to-intervene-3946314">Omar Abdullah </a>reaffirmed that the administration remains committed to the phased regularisation of daily wagers and casual workers.</p>.438 terror victim families given jobs in Jammu and Kashmir since 2025: LG Sinha.<p>He said that a high‑level committee is currently examining the roadmap for such regularisation during the current financial year, and urged legislators to await its recommendations rather than seek an immediate legislative solution.</p><p>Abdullah said the government “acknowledges the concerns of employees who have devoted the prime years of their lives in service” and remains focused on a structural approach to address them. </p><p>However, the Assembly’s rejection has exposed a growing disconnect between political assurances and workers’ lived realities. Daily wagers have long voiced grievances over irregular pay, absence of statutory benefits such as provident fund contributions, and the uncertainty of annual contracts that disrupt family planning, education and long‑term financial security.</p><p>Critics argue that while promises have been made in successive sessions, meaningful action has lagged behind rhetoric, leaving many workers disillusioned.</p>
<p>Srinagar: Intense scenes unfolded in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/nia-raids-underway-in-jammu-kashmir-as-crackdown-on-terror-network-continues-3941096">Jammu and Kashmir</a> Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the government rejected a Private Members’ Bill aimed at regularising more than one lakh daily wage workers, casual labourers and temporary staff across government departments.</p><p>The proposal, introduced by opposition PDP MLA Waheed Parra, was met with opposition from Treasury Bench members and ultimately failed on a voice vote, triggering protests and a walkout by the opposition. </p><p>The bill sought to provide job security, statutory benefits and regular employment status to daily wagers who have, in many cases, devoted decades of their lives serving the public sector without permanent posts, pensions or social security.</p><p>Parra, who highlighted the issue, described the legislation as a necessary step towards recognising the contributions of workers who have upheld essential services despite precarious employment conditions. </p><p>The PDP MLA and his party colleagues staged a protest walkout from the House after the rejection, underscoring their deep frustration with the government’s stance.</p><p>Parra told DH that the legislation was not merely a policy proposal but reflected the hopes of families whose breadwinners have worked tirelessly with the expectation of dignity, stability and a secure future. </p><p>In defending the government position, Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/unjust-and-illegal-war-imposed-on-iran-omar-abdullah-asks-pm-modi-to-intervene-3946314">Omar Abdullah </a>reaffirmed that the administration remains committed to the phased regularisation of daily wagers and casual workers.</p>.438 terror victim families given jobs in Jammu and Kashmir since 2025: LG Sinha.<p>He said that a high‑level committee is currently examining the roadmap for such regularisation during the current financial year, and urged legislators to await its recommendations rather than seek an immediate legislative solution.</p><p>Abdullah said the government “acknowledges the concerns of employees who have devoted the prime years of their lives in service” and remains focused on a structural approach to address them. </p><p>However, the Assembly’s rejection has exposed a growing disconnect between political assurances and workers’ lived realities. Daily wagers have long voiced grievances over irregular pay, absence of statutory benefits such as provident fund contributions, and the uncertainty of annual contracts that disrupt family planning, education and long‑term financial security.</p><p>Critics argue that while promises have been made in successive sessions, meaningful action has lagged behind rhetoric, leaving many workers disillusioned.</p>