Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Assembly Speaker for 'Martial Law' Conduct

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for breaching legislative rights. Mufti emphasizes transparency over censorship, urging public awareness of legislative activities. She criticizes the Speaker's actions, describing them as 'martial law' in a constitutional role. The Budget session is set to begin on March 3.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has voiced strong criticism at the actions of Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, accusing him of overstepping his role by imposing restrictions that resemble 'martial law'.

Her comments emerged following the Speaker's crackdown on publicizing legislative proceedings ahead of the upcoming Budget session. The Speaker had urged members to cease unauthorized dissemination of House business information.

Mufti emphasized the importance of transparency within the legislative process, warning against any measures that may limit public accountability and openness, and highlighted recent examples like the Waqf Bill that underwent extensive public debate.