Which of the following is the concerned Union Ministry that introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the parliament?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in Parliament by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The bill amends three key laws: the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Municipal Act, 2000, and the Municipal Corporation Act, 2000. It aims to extend OBC reservations in local bodies, align elections with the State Election Commission, and ensure consistency with constitutional provisions, strengthening local governance in the Union Territory.