Legislative Assembly

The final phase of elections for the legislative assembly is currently underway in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Despite a call for a boycott from a banned group, voters have proceeded to cast their ballots at the polls.

Congress's decision to name its leaders for constitutional posts in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council in its letterhead and make it public has drawn criticism. The move has been met with backlash, though specific reasons for the criticism are not detailed.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari received a response from the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) regarding his proposal for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He plans to consult stakeholders, including AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, to determine next steps amid ongoing protests over the removal of 12 refugee-reserved seats in the region’s Legislative Assembly. The regional government banned JAAC, accusing it of terrorism and destabilizing the region.

Lakshmi Parvathi, YSRCP general secretary, denies allegations that YSRCP leaders humiliated Bhuvaneswari during the Chief Minister’s wife’s visit to Kuppam. She suggests verifying the facts by examining Legislative Assembly records.

An amended resolution on the Mekedatu Dam was approved unanimously by the Legislative Assembly. The Advocate General informed the Madras High Court of this decision in response to a writ petition filed by AIADMK whip challenging the amendment.

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has suspended new Permanent Residence Permit applications for up to 12 months to review the system. The Legislative Assembly announced the decision in a public statement.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called for the government and protesters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to agree on forming a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve ongoing tensions. The regional administration and JAAC are at odds over the proposed abolition of 12 seats in AJK’s Legislative Assembly, leading to protests.

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed concern over the ongoing protests and clashes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) ahead of July 27 elections, warning that the situation could harm the Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s reputation. The tensions stem from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Clashes between police and supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left a police officer dead and several wounded. The group had blocked roads for a month, demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-controlled Kashmir, a demand rejected by the regional Supreme Court.

El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, advancing his bid for a third consecutive term despite criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. Constitutional reforms approved by the party’s supermajority in the legislative assembly eliminated term limits and extended presidential terms to six years, while security policies under Bukele’s leadership have reduced homicides but led to mass imprisonments and over 500 deaths in prison.

El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, enabling a third consecutive term. The move followed a constitutional reform in July 2025 allowing indefinite presidential re-election, which critics argue violates judicial independence and human rights.

The Maharashtra government has ordered a review of land records linked to Christian missions in the state. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced this during a session of the Legislative Assembly.

Varkala MLA raised concerns at the Legislative Assembly about a proposed quarry on a hilltop in Pallikkal, warning of potential environmental, drinking water, and tourism-related consequences.

The Falkland Islands Government has urged Canada to support the Islanders' right to self-determination at the Organization of American States (OAS) assembly in Panama. Two members of the archipelago's Legislative Assembly recently visited Ottawa to seek backing from officials and lawmakers.

Bolivian lawmakers approved a state of emergency declared by President Rodrigo Paz to address a 50-day crisis caused by protests blocking highways and disrupting the supply of essential goods.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to allow Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) voters to decide the fate of 12 refugee seats in the region’s Legislative Assembly. The JAAC demands abolishing the seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, but Asif argued that refugees’ voting rights should not be removed, emphasizing their historical sacrifices and Pakistan’s collective stake in AJK.

A strike called by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) disrupted business and transport in Pakistan-administered Kashmir following clashes between the group's supporters and security forces that killed seven people. The strike followed a court ruling protecting 12 legislative seats for Kashmiri refugees in Pakistan, which the JAAC opposes, and authorities have deployed security forces and suspended internet access to curb the protest.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prepares for a planned protest march by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) from Bhimber to Muzaffarabad, amid government opposition and recent clashes that killed seven civilians and four law enforcement personnel. Officials claim the group’s leadership is 'on the run' and anticipate limited participation due to a crackdown that arrested over 200 individuals.

Muslim leaders in Karnataka have warned Congress against ignoring their demands for increased reservation under Category 2(B) from 4% to 8%, ₹10,000 crore allocation for minority welfare in the State Budget, and proportionate minority representation in legislative bodies.

Pakistan's Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees are constitutionally protected, clearing legal hurdles for upcoming elections. The decision supports the regional government's stance against demands to abolish the seats and addresses protests by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under the region’s anti-terrorism act, citing its involvement in terrorism and disruption of the electoral process. The group’s demand to abolish refugee-representative seats in the Legislative Assembly and its planned strike on June 9, coinciding with election nominations, intensified tensions.