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| Second Budget session ends, Dy Speaker issue still unresolved | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 4: The second budget session of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government concluded on Friday without any decision on the appointment of a Deputy Speaker in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, leaving the issue shrouded in uncertainty.
The two-phase session had earlier raised expectations that the post would be filled, but no announcement was made before the House adjourned sine die.
The National Conference government, which assumed office on October 16, 2024 with the support of the Congress, CPI(M) and several Independents, has come under scrutiny over the delay. The absence of a Deputy Speaker has sparked political speculation, with some suggesting that the ruling alliance may be intentionally holding back the appointment to limit the BJP’s leverage within the Assembly.
Political observers believe the government is treading cautiously amid the sensitive and evolving political landscape of the Union Territory.
While there is no constitutional mandate requiring an immediate appointment to the post, the continued delay has added to the prevailing uncertainty in the Assembly’s functioning.
With the budget session now over, the issue is likely to gain further prominence in the coming days. The BJP, meanwhile, has maintained a guarded stance, awaiting clarity from the ruling dispensation. For now, the Assembly continues to function without a Deputy Speaker, reflecting the delicate balance of power in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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