Greaterkashmir iconGreaterkashmirSep 22, 2026 ~1 min source read

BJP stages walkout from J&K Assembly after disrupting Question Hour

The developments came after BJP MLA S S Salathia asked the Speaker to direct the government to respond to issues and questions raised by BJP members during the first day of the autumn session. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged members to maintain order and assured them that adequate time would be provided to discuss the issue of holidays.

BJP stages walkout from J&K Assembly after disrupting Question Hour

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The developments came after BJP MLA S S Salathia asked the Speaker to direct the government to respond to issues and questions raised by BJP members during the first day of the autumn session.

Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged members to maintain order and assured them that adequate time would be provided to discuss the issue of holidays.

"I will give you appropriate time to discuss the issue of holidays in the House, but allow the House to run smoothly," Rather said.

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The developments came after BJP MLA S S Salathia asked the Speaker to direct the government to respond to issues and questions raised by BJP members during the first day of the autumn session. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged members to maintain order and assured them that adequate time would be provided to discuss the issue of holidays. "I will give you appropriate time to discuss the issue of holidays in the House, but allow the House to run smoothly," Rather said.

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  • The Speaker also cautioned members against bypassing parliamentary procedure while raising issues.

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Amid the exchanges, a Congress MLA accused the BJP members of repeatedly disrupting the proceedings and said the party had "ended the dignity of the House." "We come here to raise public issues, but they disrupt the House," the legislator said. "Everybody is trying to act like a Speaker here. As the BJP legislators walked out, ruling party members, includin...

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