Srinagar, Feb. 25 -- Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he has convened an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure a smooth budget session starting on March 3.
He also countered PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who had accused him of imposing "martial law" by warning the legislators against unwarranted publicity of the notices for questions, bills, resolutions and other similar matters connected with the business of the House.
"All necessary arrangements are in place for the upcoming budget session. I have had a meeting with the officers of various departments overseeing security and other arrangements this morning," Rather told reporters here.
The Speaker said he had convened a meeting of the members on Febr...