PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti accused the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, of acting like he is enforcing “martial law” while he should be protecting the rights of assembly members. Mufti made her comments on social media platform X after Rather expressed his unhappiness about the “unwanted publicity” around notices that lawmakers have shared about what they want to discuss in the assembly.
Rather stated that this kind of publicity might break the rules and asked members to stop doing it. However, Mehbooba Mufti argued that his job as Speaker is to ensure that the rights of all lawmakers are respected and not to censor them. She believes that keeping the public informed about what happens in the assembly is important and should not be viewed as against the rules.
Mufti pointed out that many important bills, like the recent Waqf bill, have been discussed openly for months. She said that sharing information about meetings and votes in advance helps to hold lawmakers accountable. She criticized Rather, saying it feels like he is enforcing “martial law” in a role that should be constitutional. The new budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly starts on March 3.
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