For first time, every voice heard in House: Speaker
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By Abid Bashir
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- 05 Apr 2026
Adjourns Assembly session sine die Says CM’s presence throughout session ‘no small feat’ Hails MLAs for making govt accountable Praises ministers for satisfactory replies
Srinagar, Apr 04: Describing the now-concluded Assembly proceedings as a “landmark session”, Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather on Saturday said the House witnessed an unprecedented moment in its history, with every member being allowed to speak, reflecting the true spirit of democracy.
In his concluding remarks before adjourning the House sine die, Rather said that despite the session testing his patience—with almost every legislator keen to raise issues—Rather took pride in ensuring that no voice was left unheard. “For the first time, all members were allowed to speak. I made every effort to accommodate each one of them,” he said, terming it a significant achievement for parliamentary functioning.
The Speaker noted that members had entered the House carrying the aspirations and expectations of people who elected them under challenging circumstances. He emphasised that giving space to those voices was not only necessary but essential to uphold democratic accountability. He thanked the members for constructively engaging in debates and for playing their role in holding the government accountable.
Rather also lauded the Council of Ministers for their hard work, pointing out that many ministers are handling multiple portfolios—some as many as eight departments. Despite the heavy administrative burden, he said, ministers ensured that detailed and meaningful replies were provided to the questions raised by members, contributing to informed discussions in the House.
He reserved special praise for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who remained present in the House throughout the session. The Speaker highlighted that Omar, despite handling as many as 19 departments, personally responded to members’ queries, laid official papers, and presented as well as explained legislative business. “It is no small feat,” Rather observed, adding that he was particularly impressed by the Chief Minister’s clarity and involvement despite not having a formal background in law.
Acknowledging the administrative backbone of the Assembly, Rather expressed gratitude to Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who attended proceedings for most of the session despite a demanding schedule. He also commended secretaries and deputy secretaries for their dedicated efforts in preparing accurate and timely responses, ensuring that members received quality information.
Summing up the session as one defined by inclusiveness, accountability, and active participation, the Speaker said it stood as a testament to democratic maturity. With that, he formally adjourned the House Sine Die, bringing to a close what he described as a truly vibrant and historic Assembly session.
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