2 legislators stage walkout over rejection of private members bill in JK Assembly

JAMMU: National Conference legislator Devender Singh Rana and Independent MLA Pawan Gupta today staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after the Government rejected a private members bill for better management of the annual Machail yatra.

The bill was moved by BJP legislator Ranbir Singh Pathania, seeking better management, administration and governance of Shri Chandi Mata Machail Dham, popularly known as Machail yatra for the upgradation of facilities for the holy pilgrimage.

However, Minister of State for Tourism Priya Sethi said the Government was already making all necessary arrangements for the month-long pilgrimage from Bhaderwah enroute Machil before rejecting the bill. (AGENCIES)