The second part of the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly is expected to begin today with a focus on the government's promises and the restoration of statehood. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that during the first half of the 18-day session, which began on February 2, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his ministers presented the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, as well as supplementary expenditure statements for 2025-26, along with grants from various ministries. The second part of the budget session will be held in March and April, with four and five days of business, respectively. The session is expected to be chaotic, as members of opposition parties will introduce private member's bills and resolutions on various issues. They will also likely question the National Conference government about its promises and the restoration of statehood to J&K. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said that all necessary preparations for the session have been completed, with a focus on ensuring smooth conduct and effective use of time. The first day's proceedings will begin with the Question Hour, followed by the consideration of appropriation bills, and a normal government business day on Saturday, March 29. Monday, March 30, is a holiday. Private member's bills and resolutions will be discussed on March 31 and April 1, respectively. Good Friday, April 2, is a holiday. The budget session will conclude on April 4 with government business. One important private member's bill during the session will be related to the bill submitted by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, which proposes the creation of new divisions and districts in Jammu and Kashmir. The bill has been submitted, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended its introduction in the House. The bill seeks a legal framework for the reorganization of administrative divisions, districts, sub-districts, and tehsils in Jammu and Kashmir. A key demand of the people of the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal regions of the Jammu region is the creation of a separate division for the Chenab Valley with headquarters in Doda, and a separate division for Pir Panjal with headquarters in Rajouri. The bill also proposes the creation of new hill districts for the Nowshera, Bhaderwah, Banihal, Thathri, Akhnoor, Billawar, Kotranka, and Mendhar areas of the Jammu region, as well as Tral-Awantipora, Ashmuqam-Pahalgam, Beerwah, Sopore, Handwara, Gurez, Tangdhar-Karnah, and Norabad in the Kashmir Valley. Additionally, a few other private member's bills regarding a ban on the consumption, transportation, and sale of alcohol have been submitted. During the first leg of the budget session, which began on February 2 and continues until February 20, the budget for the 2026-27 financial year was passed, including the demand for grants from various departments.