<h1>Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Prepares for First Budget Session in 7 Years; Article 370 Resolution on Agenda</h1> The National Conference (NC) and Congress are holding separate meetings in Jammu ahead of the first budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in seven years, starting March 3. The session, lasting 40 days with 22 sittings, will be led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Peoples Conference has moved a resolution against the abrogation of Article 370. The Congress, although not in government, is allied with NC, which holds 42 seats. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather emphasized cooperation for productive discussions. PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti seeks support for private member bills on property rights, worker regularization, and alcohol prohibition.