Jammu, April 1 -- Reaffirming its commitment to regularisation of daily wagers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the process will be initiated in a phased manner during the current financial year.

He made these remarks while responding to a bill moved by MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami, which read, "A Bill to provide for regularisation of services of casual and other workers working in various Departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and for the matters incidental thereto (L.A. Private Members' Bill No. 45 of 2025)."The Chief Minister said that he does not oppose the intent behind the proposed legislation on regularisation, but expressed reservations regarding the timing of ...