Jammu, Jan 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a three-day Orientation Programme for the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir.
The programme, held in the Central Hall Jammu, is being jointly organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Lok Sabha Secretariat, and the J&K Legislative Assembly from January 9 to 11, 2025. In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister appreciated the Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly for meticulously planning the programme.
Reflecting on the contributions of eminent parliamentarians like Jawaharlal Nehru, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Somnath Chatterjee, Indrajit Gupta, Chandra Shekhar and Pranab Mukherjee, he remarked on their incisive analysis, deep understanding, and dignified conduct in Parliament.
He urged the MLAs to emulate these distinguished leaders and contribute meaningfully to the Assembly’s deliberations. Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, in his welcome address, emphasized the importance of the Orientation Programme for familiarizing MLAs with rules of procedure and conduct of business.
Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit in the beginning of the programme thanked the Speaker for prioritizing capacity building of legislators.
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, encouraged the MLAs to work diligently and understand legislative norms to ensure smooth functioning of the House.
He highlighted the significance of such programmes in equipping legislators with knowledge about budget formulation and centrally sponsored schemes that benefit marginalized communities.
