Lok Sabha approves Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation amendment bill

The statutory resolution, opposing the ordinance which the bill has replaced, was rejected by the House.

Published: 13th February 2021 03:49 PM  |   Last Updated: 13th February 2021 04:03 PM   |  A+A A-

nion Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. (Photo| PTI)

nion Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. (Photo| PTI)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: A bill to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of all-India services officers with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre was passed by Lok Sabha on Saturday by a voice vote.

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has already been passed by Rajya Sabha.

The statutory resolution, opposing the ordinance which the bill has replaced, was rejected by the House.

An amendment too was defeated by a voice vote.

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