Speaker refuses discussion on Billawar killings & Fashion Show

Says matters under inquiry cannot be discussed in Assembly

Last updated: March 11, 2025 1:21 am

Published: March 11, 2025

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Srinagar, Nov 04 (ANI): Newly elected Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather addresses after a ruckus broke out during first day of the J&K Assembly session, in Srinagar on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Jammu, Mar 10: Amid uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday, the Speaker said that the Billawar killings could not be discussed in the House, as it falls outside the Assembly.
Citing Section 32 of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act-2019, the Speaker explained that issues related to police and public order are not within the Assembly’s domain.
“The Lieutenant Governor (LG) has already ordered an inquiry into the Billawar killings,” the Speaker said, adding that the matter was being looked into by the concerned authorities.
The Speaker also stated that the controversy surrounding the Gulmarg fashion show could not be raised in the House, as an inquiry is already underway. “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered an investigation into the fashion show. We cannot discuss matters that are under investigation,” he clarified.
The Speaker also condemned the assault on MLA Bani, Dr. Rameshwar Singh, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. “The House condemns the attack on Dr. Rameshwar Singh and calls for a thorough inquiry,” he added.
With both matters under investigation, the Speaker emphasised that discussions would not be allowed until the inquiries were completed.