Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned the House sine die.
The House was adjourned after a nine-day session, which also saw the conduct of elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir.
Rather invited the Members of the House to share their views, in keeping with the customary tradition of addressing the House on the final day of each session.
The Speaker expressed happiness over the proceedings and thanked the members for raising people’s issues effectively. “I thank all the members of the House for playing their part in conducting the proceedings smoothly and for their constructive participation in legislative discussions.”
During the session, there was a single incident of a walkout by the BJP members when they protested against the rejection of adjournment motion.
Minister for Health, Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, while speaking on the last day, thanked the Speaker for running the House in a non-partisan and objective manner to ensure a productive and fruitful session.
She also thanked the Opposition for playing its role effectively in holding the government accountable, adding that they deserve credit for their constructive participation.
She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah for spending time in the House and responding to the Members’ queries.
Regarding the queries raised by MLAs about the replies, the Minister said that all replies in the House were prepared after due consideration to ensure satisfactory responses.
MLA M Y Tarigami thanked all members and staff for making the session fruitful and productive, suggesting that future sessions be held for a longer duration to allow sufficient time for legislators to raise issues of public importance.
Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat emphasized the need to maintain the dignity of the House, noting that every member has made sincere efforts to fulfill their responsibilities.
BJP MLA Surjit Singh Slathia extended gratitude to the Speaker for conducting the proceedings efficiently and giving every member an opportunity to participate. He acknowledged that while differences and heated exchanges are natural in debates, members must observe legislative decorum and avoid remarks that may hurt others’ sentiments.
MLA Mubarak Gul while expressing satisfaction over the productive session, said that MLAs were able to raise all important issues through Calling Attention Motions, Question Hour and Zero Hour. He urged that the concerns and suggestions discussed in the House should translate into concrete action, ensuring meaningful outcomes for the public.
MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para appreciated the Speaker for accommodating all voices in the House and thanked him for providing space for diverse opinions. He said that although institutions may be weak, the Assembly remains the forum where elected representatives can raise their voices on behalf of the people.
The legislators collectively appreciated the Assembly Secretariat, security personnel and media representatives for their cooperation throughout the session.
