India, Feb. 23 -- PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday accused the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, of imposing a form of "martial law" while occupying a constitutional position.

In a post on X, Mufti said that his role is to safeguard the rights of members of the legislature and not to act as a censor.

Her remarks came after Rather expressed displeasure for the "unwarranted publicity" of the House business notices given by legislators in connection with the business of the House.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of the legislative assembly, reported by PTI, Rather said that such publicity tantamounts to a "breach of privilege" as per the prescribed rules and directed members to desis...