People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti attacked Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, saying that the role of the Assembly Speaker is to protect the rights of the members of the Legislature, not to act as a censor (controller). He said that the chairman is implementing a kind of martial law.
This remark of Mehbooba Mufti came after taking seriously the promotion of the House's work notice before the budget session by Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. The Speaker has asked the members to stay away from breach of privilege. On which Mufti expressed his displeasure. He accused the president of implementing a kind of martial law while holding a constitutional post.
While Rathar Sahab May Be Concerned With Presenting The Sanctity of Legislative Proceedings, As Speaker, His Primary Role is to Safeguard the Rights of Members, Not to Act to action. Transparency and public awareness of legislative activities should not be seen as an https://t.co/hc7jfqqgac
- Mehbooba Mufti (@Mehboobamufti) February 23, 2025
Sharing a post on social media, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti said that even though Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather may be concerned about maintaining the sanctity of legislative proceedings, his primary role as president protects the rights of the members Have to do not work like a sensor.
The former CM further said that transparency and public awareness about legislative activities should not be seen as a violation of parliamentary practices. He said that in contrast, informing the public about notices, questions and proposals in advance promotes accountability. Recently, many important parliamentary bills like the Waqf Bill were publicly debated for months. He said that it is a matter of regret that it seems that Rathar Saheb is applying a type of martial law while holding a constitutional post.
