JAMMU, Feb. 7 -- On the second straight day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah continued pre-budget consultation with stakeholders, emphasizing that feedback from public representatives is crucial as they remain directly connected with the people.

As part of this exercise, the Chief Minister held a series of consultative meetings with District Development Council (DDC) Chairpersons and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Baramulla, Udhampur, Kulgam and Ramban districts.

Addressing the participants, the Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to an inclusive budget-making process. "The Assembly may pass the budget, but it should not be framed in isolation. We aim to ensure that the proposals of people's representativ...