Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- Chairing an All Party Meeting (APM) ahead of the Budget session, scheduled to commence on March 3, 2025, the Speaker underscored the need for dialogue, coordination and consensus building to facilitate smooth legislative proceedings.

Leader of Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma and Surjeet Singh Slathia, represented BJP; Mubarik Gul represented National Conference; Ghulam Ahmad Mir, represented Indian National Congress; Mohd Yousuf Tarigami represented CPI(M); Advocate Muzaffar Iqbal Khan as independent legislator while Waheed ur Rehman Parra represented Peoples Democratic Party during the meeting.

In his opening remarks, the Speaker emphasized on the importance of dialogue, cooperation and consensus building for effect...