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| Speaker JK LA interacts with media fraternity ahead of Budget session | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 27: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today held a meeting with the media personnel of different news organisations at the Assembly Secretariat Jammu to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session starting from February 2, 2026.
The interaction was aimed at fostering better coordination and ensuring smooth, accurate and responsible coverage of proceedings of the House.
During the interaction, the Speaker emphasized the important role of the media in strengthening democratic institutions and keeping the public informed about legislative business. He highlighted the need for mutual cooperation between the Chair and the media to facilitate seamless coverage while maintaining the dignity, decorum and traditions of the House.
The Speaker said that the media acts as a vital bridge between the people and the legislature, ensuring the citizens remain aware of policies, discussions and decisions that shape governance across Jammu and Kashmir.
Recognizing the significance of media in highlighting public issues, the Speaker sought cooperation from media houses for balanced and responsible reporting of the Session. He emphasized the critical role of journalists in ensuring transparency and public awareness of legislative discussions and advised them to keep public interests paramount while discharging their professional assignments.
The Speaker discussed various issues concerning media professionals, identifying additional requirements to enhance their working environment during the session. The deliberations also focused on ensuring hassle-free entry of media persons to the Legislative Assembly premises and as well as their facilitation for smooth coverage of the session.
The Speaker informed the media that pending work on the New Legislative Assembly Complex will be started soon and shall be completed within 18 months. He also said that National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) will be partially introduced in this session to encourage paperless functioning. He added that NeVA will be fully implemented in the next assembly session.
While reviewing the arrangements for media personal, the Speaker emphasized the importance of taking necessary measures to prevent inconvenience to journalists covering the proceedings. He instructed the Assembly Secretariat officers to prepare and issue entry passes for journalists in coordination with the Information Department well in advance for their unhindered entry into the assembly complex.
To enhance media accessibility, the Speaker directed the Information department to install sufficient number of microphones and Public Address Systems (PAS) within the Assembly Hall, facilitating smooth interaction between the dignitaries, Ministers, legislative assembly members and the journalists.
The Speaker directed the Hospitality & Protocol department to install Shamyana for press briefings and interviews by the MLAs and Ministers. |
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