Speaker’s inclusive approach hailed

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  • 05 Apr 2026

Jammu, Apr 04: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and legislators across party lines today commended Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for the smooth and efficient conduct of the Budget Session 2026.

The Deputy Chief Minister praised the Speaker's experience and leadership, noting that despite the usual challenges and differing viewpoints, the proceedings were conducted in an orderly and effective manner. He said that all legislators, particularly first-time MLAs, benefitted greatly from the Speaker's guidance and had the opportunity to learn the nuances of legislative functioning.

Sharing his experience, the Deputy Chief Minister said that this session served as a valuable platform for meaningful discussions and constructive debate, contributing significantly towards strengthening democratic processes. He also expressed appreciation for the dedicated efforts of Assembly staff, officers, and officials who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure seamless functioning of the session.

The Deputy Chief Minister further acknowledged the role of the media in taking the voice of the Assembly to the people, appreciating the press for highlighting public issues and strengthening democratic engagement. He also expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister and members of the House for collectively ensuring that people's concerns were effectively raised and addressed.

On the concluding day, legislators cutting across party lines also expressed their sincere gratitude to the Speaker. Those who spoke in appreciation included Surjeet Singh Slathia, M.Y. Tarigami, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, Sajad Gani Lone, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, Tanvir Sadiq, Mir Saifullah, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Sajjad Shaheen, Aijaz Ahmad Jan, and Salman Sagar.

The members collectively lauded the Speaker for conducting proceedings with remarkable efficiency, ensuring that the House functioned smoothly without disruptions. They highlighted that for the first time, members were given adequate and extended opportunities to raise constituency-related issues. The Speaker's commitment to maintaining decorum, ensuring equal participation, and allocating fair time to all members was widely appreciated.

The members noted that this inclusive approach strengthened democratic functioning and allowed diverse voices to be heard effectively. The House acknowledged that the Budget Session 2026 set a positive benchmark in terms of discipline, productivity, and member participation.

 

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